Sapphira
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Sapphira was the wife of Ananias, and her story is recorded in Acts 5:1-10. She and her husband conspired to sell church property and keep the proceeds for themselves.
What is the meaning of Sapphira in the Bible?
Sapphira was the wife of Ananias, and her story is recorded in Acts 5:1-10. She and her husband conspired to sell church property and keep the proceeds for themselves.
SIGNIFICANCE
Her actions serve as a warning against greed and hypocrisy within the early Christian community.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Sapphira reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sapphira in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sapphira clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Acts 5:1-10
Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.
How to Cite This Entry
"Sapphira." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sapphira/