ἀρχιερεύς (archiereus) means “high-priest” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: ar-khee-er-yuce' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἀρχιερεύς · archiereus · high-priest
ἀρχιερεύς, -έως, ὁ, [in LXX for כּ'' הָרֹאשׁ,כּ'' הַגָּדוֹל ,כּהֵן ;] 1. high-priest: Mrk.2:26 14:47, al.; of Christ: Heb.2:17 3:1, al. 2. In pl., chief priests, including ex-high-priests and members of high-priestly families: Mat.2:4, Mrk.8:31, al. (Cremer, 294; DCG, i, 297f.; MM, see word). (AS)
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| chief priests | 62 |
| high priest | 45 |
| a high priest | 5 |
| high priests | 2 |
| the chief priests | 2 |
| the high priest | 2 |
| the high priesthood | 2 |
| as high priests | 1 |
| chief priest | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| the chief priests | 53 |
| the high priest | 27 |
| an high priest | 7 |
| high priest | 7 |
| of the high priest | 7 |
| the high priests | 4 |
| chief priests | 3 |
| unto the chief priests | 3 |
| a | 2 |
| to the chief priests | 2 |
| unto the high priest | 2 |
| chief of the priests | 1 |
| high priests | 1 |
| of the chief priests | 1 |
| of the high priests | 1 |
| those high priests | 1 |
| with the chief priests | 1 |
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And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.
Read word by wordFrom that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.
Read word by word“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death
Read word by wordBut the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”
Read word by wordWhen Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”
Read word by wordWhen the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them.
Read word by wordAt that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,
Read word by wordThen one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
Read word by wordWhile Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
Read word by wordAt this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
Read word by wordThose who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.
Read word by wordBut Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.
Read word by wordNow the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
Read word by wordSo the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”
Read word by wordBut Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”
Read word by wordAt this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.
Read word by wordWhen morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.
Read word by wordWhen Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.
Read word by wordThe chief priests picked up the pieces of silver and said, “It is unlawful to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.”
Read word by wordAnd when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.
Read word by wordBut the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
Read word by wordIn the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,
Read word by wordThe next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate.
Read word by wordWhile the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.
Read word by wordDuring the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”
Read word by wordThen He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again.
Read word by word“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles,
Read word by wordWhen the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.
Read word by wordAfter their return to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in the temple courts, and the chief priests, scribes, and elders came up to Him.
Read word by wordNow the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him.
Read word by wordThen Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.
Read word by wordWhile Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
Read word by wordAnd one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
Read word by wordThey led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.
Read word by wordPeter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the officers and warmed himself by the fire.
Read word by wordNow the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any.
Read word by wordSo the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”
Read word by wordBut Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”
Read word by wordAt this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?
Read word by wordWhile Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down
Read word by wordEarly in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.
Read word by wordAnd the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.
Read word by wordFor he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.
Read word by wordBut the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.
Read word by wordIn the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!
Read word by wordduring the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
Read word by word“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”
Read word by wordJesus was teaching at the temple every day, but the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people were intent on killing Him.
Read word by wordOne day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and scribes, together with the elders, came up to Him.
Read word by wordWhen the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.
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