748. archieratikos

Lexicon

archieratikos: High priestly, pertaining to the high priest

Original Word: ἀρχιερατικός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: archieratikos
Pronunciation: ar-khee-er-at-ee-kos'
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-khee-er-at-ee-kos')
Definition: High priestly, pertaining to the high priest
Meaning: high priestly, to which the chief priest belongs.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of the high priest.

From arche and a derivative of hieros; high-priestly -- of the high-priest.

see GREEK arche

see GREEK hieros

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from archiereus
Definition
high-priestly
NASB Translation
high-priestly (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 748: ἀρχιερατικός

ἀρχιερατικός, ἀρχιερατικη, ἀρχιερατικον (ἀρχι and ἱερατικός, and this from ἱεράομαι (to be a priest)), high priestly, pontifical: γένος, Acts 4:6 (so Corp. Inscriptions Graec. no. 4363; see Schürer as cited under the word ἀρχιερεύς, 2 at the end). (Josephus, Antiquities 4, 4, 7; 6, 6, 3; 15, 3, 1.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἀρχιερεύς (archiereus), meaning "high priest."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3548 כֹּהֵן (kohen): Priest
• H1419 גָּדוֹל (gadol): Great, often used in the context of "high" as in "high priest" (כֹּהֵן גָּדוֹל, kohen gadol)

These Hebrew terms relate to the priestly office and are foundational for understanding the high-priestly role in the Old Testament, which provides the backdrop for the New Testament usage of ἀρχιερατικός.

Usage: The term ἀρχιερατικός is used in the New Testament to describe matters related to the high priest or the high priestly office. It often refers to the authority, duties, or actions associated with the high priest.

Context: The term ἀρχιερατικός appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the role and influence of the high priest within Jewish religious and social structures. The high priest held a significant position in Jewish society, serving as the chief religious leader and an intermediary between God and the people. This role included overseeing temple rituals, sacrifices, and maintaining the sanctity of the temple.

In the New Testament, ἀρχιερατικός is often used in narratives involving Jesus' trial and crucifixion, where the high priest and his associates play crucial roles. For example, in the Gospel accounts, the high priest and the high-priestly council are depicted as key figures in the events leading to Jesus' arrest and trial. The high priest's authority is evident in passages such as John 18:13, where Jesus is brought before Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.

The high-priestly office also symbolizes the religious establishment's resistance to Jesus' ministry and message. The high priests, along with other religious leaders, are often portrayed as opposing Jesus, highlighting the tension between the old covenant represented by the high priesthood and the new covenant introduced by Jesus.

Theologically, the high-priestly role is significant in the Epistle to the Hebrews, where Jesus is described as the ultimate high priest, surpassing the Levitical priesthood. This portrayal emphasizes Jesus' unique and eternal priesthood, offering a perfect sacrifice for sin and mediating a new covenant between God and humanity.

Forms and Transliterations

αρχιερατικου αρχιερατικού ἀρχιερατικοῦ archieratikou archieratikoû

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 4:6 Adj-GNS
GRK: ἐκ γένους ἀρχιερατικοῦ
NAS: and all who were of high-priestly descent.
KJV: the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together
INT: of descent high priestly

Strong's Greek 748
1 Occurrence

ἀρχιερατικοῦ — 1 Occ.