The meaning of “ἀρχιερεύς”
Understanding archiereús reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
chief (high) priest, chief of the priests. - the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ) - by extension ...
ἀρχιερεύς
chief (high) priest, chief of the priests. - the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ) - by extension a chief priest
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:59 | “Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;” Word: ἀρχιερεύς (archiereús) | |
| Mark 14:54 | “And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.” Word: ἀρχιερεύς (archiereús) | |
| Luke 22:52 | “Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?” Word: ἀρχιερεύς (archiereús) | |
| John 18:15 | “And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.” Word: ἀρχιερεύς (archiereús) | |
| Acts 22:5 | “As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.” Word: ἀρχιερεύς (archiereús) |