ΑΡΧΙΕΡΙΣ, αρχιερις
ARCHIERIS, archieris
Sounds Like: ar-khee-e-REES
Translations: high priest, chief priest, a high priest
From the root: ΑΡΧΙΕΡΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, combining 'arch-' (chief, principal) and 'hiereus' (priest). It refers to the chief priest, the highest religious official in ancient Israel, who was responsible for leading the worship and sacrifices in the Temple. It can also refer to members of the high-priestly family or the chief priests collectively.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0749 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Matthew — 21:15, 21:45, 26:14, 26:59, 27:1, 27:20, 27:41
- Mark — 11:18, 14:1, 14:10, 14:53
- Luke — 23:4
- John — 11:57
- Acts of the Apostles — 4:23
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΑΡΧΙΕΡΙΣ, appear in our texts.
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