Bible Dictionary

Caiaphas

Caiaphas is a personal name whose precise meaning and derivation are uncertain.

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Total Entries

653

Entry Position

103 of 653

Letter

C

Meaning

Caiaphas is a personal name whose precise meaning and derivation are uncertain.

Key Scriptures

  • Matthew 26:3-5
  • Matthew 26:57-68

Original Language

Aramaic

קַיָּפָא

Qayyāfā

Caiaphas (personal or family name)

Greek

Καϊάφας

Kaiaphas

Caiaphas (personal name)

Meaning

Caiaphas is a personal name whose precise meaning and derivation are uncertain.

Biblical Usage

The chief priests and elders assembled at Caiaphas’ palace to plan how to take Jesus by subtlety and kill Him. After Jesus was arrested, He was brought before Caiaphas, where the scribes and elders were assembled and witnesses were sought against Him.

Key References

  • Matthew 26:3-5
  • Matthew 26:57-68
  • High Priest
  • Jesus Christ
  • Chief Priests
  • Council

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Scriptures

  • Matthew 26:3-5
  • Matthew 26:57-68

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