Caiaphas

[ key-uh-fuh s, kahy- ]

/ ˈkeɪ ə fəs, ˈkaɪ- /

noun

a high priest of the Jews who presided over the assembly that condemned Jesus to death. Matt. 26.

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Examples from the Web for caiaphas

And yet, like every Caiaphas of his tribe, the priest in his exaggerations expresses a deeper meaning than he is conscious of.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of the Twelve Prophets, Vol. I|George Adam Smith
Every now and then Mrs. Caiaphas glanced towards him from behind the newspaper.
Rejected of Men|Howard Pyle
This personage was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, and although out of office was nevertheless consulted on matters of importance.
The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Standpoint, Vol. II (of II)|Walter M. Chandler
Caiaphas did not wait to be tempted with selections from that thrilling work of fiction.
The Toys of Peace|Saki

Was this the process of promotion in the case of Caiaphas and his fellow-judges?
The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Standpoint, Vol. I (of II)|Walter M. Chandler

British Dictionary definitions for caiaphas

Caiaphas

/ (ˈkaɪəˌfæs) /

noun

New Testament the high priest at the beginning of John the Baptist's preaching and during the trial of Jesus (Luke 3:2; Matthew 26)

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