Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle
In today's crossword puzzle, the clue provided is "Disciple sent by Jesus to restore the sight of Saul of Tarsus." The answer to this clue is "ANANIAS." This connection is rooted in a significant event from the Bible. Ananias was a disciple of Jesus who played a crucial role in the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, later known as the apostle Paul. When Saul, who had been persecuting Christians, was struck blind on the road to Damascus, Jesus instructed him to go to the house of Ananias where his sight would be restored. Ananias greeted Saul and healed his blindness, helping him to see again both physically and spiritually.
Definition of "ANANIAS"
two figures in the New Testament, the husband of Sapphira, struck dead because he lied (Acts 5), and the Jewish high priest before whom St Paul was brought (Acts 23).
That crossword clue published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s.
Crossword | Date | Answer |
The Times Specialist | 5 November 2017 | ANANIAS |