2533. Kaiaphas

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Kaiaphas: Caiaphas

Original Word: Καϊάφας
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Kaiaphas
Pronunciation: kah-ee-AH-fas
Phonetic Spelling: (kah-ee-af'-as)
Definition: Caiaphas
Meaning: Caiaphas, Jewish high priest.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Caiaphas.

Of Chaldee origin; the dell; Caiaphas (i.e. Cajepha), an Israelite -- Caiaphas.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Aramaic origin
Definition
Caiaphas, an Isr. high priest
NASB Translation
Caiaphas (9).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2533: Καϊάφας

Καϊάφας (WH Καϊάφας; (cf. Iota, at the end); Lachmann in Luke 3:2 Καιφας), Καϊάφα (Buttmann, 20 (18); Winer's Grammar, § 8, 1), ὁ (supposed by many to be the same as כֵּפָא, a stone, a rock; others more correctly equivalent to כָּיְפָא, depression, Targ. on Proverbs 16:26 (according to Delitzsch (Brief and. Röm. ins Hebrew etc., p. 28) קַיָפָא)), Caiaphas; according to Josephus (Antiquities 18, 2, 2) Ιωσηπος, ὁ καί Καϊάφας (Ιωσηπον, τόν καί Καϊάφαν ἐπικαλούμενον, Antiquities 18, 4, 3), high priest of the Jews. He was appointed to that office by Valerius Gratus, governor of Judaea, after the removal of Simon, son of Camith, A.D. 18 (cf. Schürer, N. T. Zeitgesch. § 23 iv.), and was removed A.D. 36 by Vitellius, governor of Syria, who appointed Jonathan, son of the high priest Ananus (i. e. Annas, father-in-law of Caiaphas, John 18:13), his successor (Josephus, Antiquities 18, 4, 3): Matthew 26:3, 57; Luke 3:2; John 11:49; John 18:13f, 24, 28; Acts 4:6. Cf. Hausrath, in Schenkel iii. 463f.

STRONGS NT 2533: Καιφας [Καιφας, see Καϊάφας.]

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Aramaic origin, possibly derived from the Aramaic name קַיָּפָא (Qayyafa), meaning "depression" or "hollow."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Καϊάφας, the name is related to the Aramaic קַיָּפָא (Qayyafa), which does not have a specific Strong's Hebrew entry but is understood within the context of Aramaic names and their meanings.

Usage: The name Καϊάφας appears in the New Testament, specifically in the context of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Caiaphas is noted for his role as the high priest who presided over the Sanhedrin during this period.

Context: Caiaphas was the Jewish high priest from approximately AD 18 to 36, serving under the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate. He was the son-in-law of Annas, a former high priest, which likely contributed to his influence and authority within the Jewish religious hierarchy. Caiaphas is most prominently featured in the New Testament during the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

In the Gospel accounts, Caiaphas is depicted as a central figure in the plot to arrest and execute Jesus. In John 11:49-50 (BSB), Caiaphas is noted for his pragmatic statement regarding Jesus: "You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish." This statement, though politically motivated, is seen as prophetic in the Christian tradition, foreshadowing the sacrificial death of Jesus for the salvation of humanity.

Caiaphas presided over the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus, where he accused Jesus of blasphemy, leading to Jesus being handed over to the Roman authorities for crucifixion. His role in these events is recorded in several passages, including Matthew 26:57-68, Mark 14:53-65, and John 18:12-14, 24, 28 (BSB).

Caiaphas' tenure as high priest was marked by political maneuvering and collaboration with Roman authorities, reflecting the complex relationship between Jewish leaders and the occupying Roman power. His actions during the trial of Jesus have been subject to extensive theological and historical analysis, highlighting the tension between religious authority and emerging Christian beliefs.

Forms and Transliterations

Καιαφα Καιάφα Καϊάφα Καιαφαν Καιάφαν Καϊάφαν Καιαφας Καιάφας Καϊάφας Kaiapha Kaiápha Kaiaphan Kaiáphan Kaiaphas Kaiáphas

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 26:3 N-GMS
GRK: τοῦ λεγομένου Καιάφα
NAS: of the high priest, named Caiaphas;
KJV: who was called Caiaphas,
INT: who was called Caiaphas

Matthew 26:57 N-AMS
GRK: ἀπήγαγον πρὸς Καιάφαν τὸν ἀρχιερέα
NAS: led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest,
KJV: to Caiaphas the high priest,
INT: led [him] away to Caiaphas the high priest

Luke 3:2 N-GMS
GRK: Ἅννα καὶ Καιάφα ἐγένετο ῥῆμα
NAS: of Annas and Caiaphas, the word
KJV: and Caiaphas being
INT: of Annas and Caiaphas came [the] word

John 11:49 N-NMS
GRK: ἐξ αὐτῶν Καιάφας ἀρχιερεὺς ὢν
NAS: But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest
KJV: them, [named] Caiaphas, being
INT: of them Caiaphas high priest being

John 18:13 N-GMS
GRK: πενθερὸς τοῦ Καιάφα ὃς ἦν
NAS: for he was father-in-law of Caiaphas, who
KJV: father in law to Caiaphas, which
INT: father-in-law of Caiaphas who wasJohn 18:14 N-NMS
GRK: ἦν δὲ Καιάφας ὁ συμβουλεύσας
NAS: Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised
KJV: Now Caiaphas was he, which
INT: it was moreover Caiaphas having given counsel

John 18:24 N-AMS
GRK: δεδεμένον πρὸς Καιάφαν τὸν ἀρχιερέα
NAS: Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.
KJV: bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.
INT: bound to Caiaphas the high priest

John 18:28 N-GMS
GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ Καιάφα εἰς τὸ
NAS: Jesus from Caiaphas into the Praetorium,
KJV: from Caiaphas unto
INT: from Caiaphas into the

Acts 4:6 N-NMS
GRK: ἀρχιερεὺς καὶ Καιάφας καὶ Ἰωάννης
NAS: the high priest [was there], and Caiaphas and John
KJV: and Caiaphas, and
INT: high priest and Caiaphas and John

Strong's Greek 2533
9 Occurrences

Καιάφα — 4 Occ.
Καιάφαν — 2 Occ.
Καιάφας — 3 Occ.