G2533

Καϊάφας

Kaïaphas

Proper masculine noun · Of Aramaic origin

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

Outline

  1. Caiaphas = "as comely"
    1. a high priest of the Jews appointed to that office by Valerius Gratus, governor of Judaea, after removal of Simon, son of Camith, A.D. 18, and was removed A.D. 36 by Vitellius, governor of Syria, who appointed Jonathan, son of Ananus (Annus, father-in-law of Caiaphas), his successor
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