Berean Strong's Lexicon Kaiaphas: Caiaphas Original Word: Καϊάφας Word Origin: Of Aramaic origin, likely derived from the Hebrew name קֵיפָא (Qayafa’), meaning "rock" or "depression." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the name Caiaphas is related to the Aramaic and Hebrew roots, possibly linked to the Hebrew word קֵיפָא (Qayafa’). Usage: Caiaphas is a proper noun used to refer to the Jewish high priest who played a significant role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He is depicted as a key figure in the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, during the time of Jesus' ministry. Cultural and Historical Background: Caiaphas served as the high priest from approximately AD 18 to 36, a notably long tenure, which suggests he was a politically astute leader. He was appointed by the Roman prefect Valerius Gratus and maintained his position under Pontius Pilate. As high priest, Caiaphas held significant religious and political influence, acting as a mediator between the Jewish people and the Roman authorities. His role in the trial of Jesus is pivotal, as he is portrayed as advocating for Jesus' death to maintain the status quo and prevent Roman intervention. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Aramaic origin Definition Caiaphas, an Isr. high priest NASB Translation Caiaphas (9). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2533: ΚαϊάφαςΚαϊάφας (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, STRONGS NT 2533: Καιφας [Καιφας, see Καϊάφας.] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Caiaphas. Of Chaldee origin; the dell; Caiaphas (i.e. Cajepha), an Israelite -- Caiaphas. Forms and Transliterations Καιαφα Καιάφα Καϊάφα Καιαφαν Καιάφαν Καϊάφαν Καιαφας Καιάφας Καϊάφας Kaiapha Kaiápha Kaiaphan Kaiáphan Kaiaphas KaiáphasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 26:3 N-GMSGRK: 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 Luke 3:2 N-GMS John 11:49 N-NMS John 18:13 N-GMS John 18:24 N-AMS John 18:28 N-GMS Acts 4:6 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2533 |
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