ἀρχιερεύς

archiereusNoun (Masculine)G0749

high-priest

From: from G746 (ἀρχή) and G2409 (ἱερεύς);

Short Definition

the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest

Full Lexicon Entry

1.high-priest
2.In pl., chief priests, including ex-high-priests and members of high-priestly families
LXX Usage: for כּ'' הָרֹאשׁ,כּ'' הַגָּדוֹל,כּהֵן

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

120 times

Appears 120 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
24
Acts
22
Mark
21
John
20
Hebrews
17

Key Passages

  • Acts 19:14
  • Hebrews 3:1
  • John 18:16
  • Luke 24:20
  • Matthew 27:41

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