Word Study · Strong's G749 · Greek
ἀρχιερεύς
archiereus
ar-khee-er-yuce'
Strong's 1890 spelling: archiereús
“the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ)”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
Rendered in the KJV as
chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.
- 122occurrencesin the New Testament
- 6 of 27New Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 19inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 122 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 19
- ἀρχιερεῖς46
- ἀρχιερεὺς25
- ἀρχιερέως11
- ἀρχιερέων10
- ἀρχιερέα8
- ἀρχιερεῦσιν6
- ἀρχιερεύς·2
- ἀρχιερέως,2
- ἀρχιερέως.2
- ἀρχιερέα.1
- ἀρχιερεῖ1
- ἀρχιερεῖ,1
and 7 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 15
- chief priests56
- high priest34
- a high priest7
- the chief priests5
- high priest.4
- high priest,3
- the high priest3
- chief priests.2
- high priest;2
- [the] high priesthood1
- a high priest,1
- as high priests1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 8
- noun · nominative (subject) · masculine plural40
- noun · nominative (subject) · masculine singular28
- noun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singular16
- noun · accusative (object) · masculine plural10
- noun · genitive (“of”) · masculine plural10
- noun · accusative (object) · masculine singular9
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine plural6
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singular3
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- N-NPM · 40
- N-NSM · 28
- N-GSM · 16
- N-APM · 10
- N-GPM · 10
- N-ASM · 9
- N-DPM · 6
- N-DSM · 3
All 122, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- Matthew25 of 122 · 20%
- Mark22 of 122 · 18%
- Acts22 of 122 · 18%
- John21 of 122 · 17%
- Hebrews17 of 122 · 14%
Matthew carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Matthew25 occurrences
- Matthew 2:4ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralAnd when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.here: chief priests
- Matthew 16:21ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralFrom 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.here: chief priests
- Matthew 20:18ἀρχιερεῦσινarchiereusinnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine plural“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 deathhere: chief priests
- Matthew 21:15ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralBut 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!”here: chief priests
- Matthew 21:23ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralWhen 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?”here: chief priests
- Matthew 21:45ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralWhen the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them.here: chief priests
- Matthew 26:3ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralAt that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,here: chief priests
- Matthew 26:3ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularAt that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,here: high priest
- Matthew 26:14ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralThen one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priestshere: chief priests
- Matthew 26:47ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralWhile 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.here: chief priests
- Matthew 26:51ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularAt this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.here: high priest
- Matthew 26:57ἀρχιερέαarchiereanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularThose who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.here: high priest
- Matthew 26:58ἀρχιερέως,archiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularBut 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.here: high priest,
- Matthew 26:59ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralNow the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.here: the chief priests
- Matthew 26:62ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularSo the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”here: high priest
- Matthew 26:63ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularBut 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.”here: high priest
- Matthew 26:65ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularAt 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.here: high priest
- Matthew 27:1ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralWhen morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.here: chief priests
- Matthew 27:3ἀρχιερεῦσινarchiereusinnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluralWhen 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.here: chief priests
- Matthew 27:6ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralThe chief priests picked up the pieces of silver and said, “It is unlawful to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.”here: the chief priests
- Matthew 27:12ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralAnd when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.here: chief priests
- Matthew 27:20ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralBut the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.here: the chief priests
- Matthew 27:41ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralIn the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,here: chief priests
- Matthew 27:62ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralThe next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate.here: chief priests
- Matthew 28:11ἀρχιερεῦσινarchiereusinnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluralWhile the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.here: chief priests
Mark22 occurrences
- Mark 2:26ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularDuring 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.”here: high priest
- Mark 8:31ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralThen 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.here: chief priests
- Mark 10:33ἀρχιερεῦσινarchiereusinnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine plural“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,here: chief priests
- Mark 11:18ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralWhen 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.here: chief priests
- Mark 11:27ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralAfter their return to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in the temple courts, and the chief priests, scribes, and elders came up to Him.here: chief priests
- Mark 14:1ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralNow 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.here: chief priests
- Mark 14:10ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralThen Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.here: chief priests
- Mark 14:43ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralWhile 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.here: chief priests
- Mark 14:47ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularAnd one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.here: high priest
- Mark 14:53ἀρχιερέαarchiereanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularThey led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.here: high priest
- Mark 14:53ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralThey led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.here: chief priests
- Mark 14:54ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularPeter 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.here: high priest
- Mark 14:55ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralNow the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any.here: the chief priests
- Mark 14:60ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularSo the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”here: high priest
- Mark 14:61ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularBut Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”here: high priest
- Mark 14:63ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularAt this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?here: the high priest
- Mark 14:66ἀρχιερέως.archiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularWhile Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came downhere: high priest.
- Mark 15:1ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralEarly 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.here: chief priests
- Mark 15:3ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralAnd the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.here: chief priests
- Mark 15:10ἀρχιερεῖς.archiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralFor he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.here: chief priests.
- Mark 15:11ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralBut the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.here: the chief priests
- Mark 15:31ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralIn the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!here: chief priests
Luke15 occurrences
- Luke 3:2ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularduring the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.here: [the] high priesthood
- Luke 9:22ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine plural“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.”here: chief priests
- Luke 19:47ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralJesus was teaching at the temple every day, but the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people were intent on killing Him.here: chief priests
- Luke 20:1ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralOne 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.here: chief priests
- Luke 20:19ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralWhen 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.here: chief priests
- Luke 22:2ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraland the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.here: chief priests
- Luke 22:4ἀρχιερεῦσινarchiereusinnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluralAnd Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.here: chief priests
- Luke 22:50ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularAnd one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.here: high priest
- Luke 22:52ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralThen Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw?here: chief priests
- Luke 22:54ἀρχιερέως.archiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularThen they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance.here: high priest.
- Luke 22:66ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralAt daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said,here: chief priests
- Luke 23:4ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralThen Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”here: chief priests
- Luke 23:10ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralMeanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him.here: chief priests
- Luke 23:13ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralThen Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,here: chief priests
- Luke 24:20ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralOur chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him.here: chief priests
John21 occurrences
- John 7:32ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralWhen the Pharisees heard the crowd whispering these things about Jesus, they and the chief priests sent officers to arrest Him.here: chief priests
- John 7:45ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralThen the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring Him in?”here: chief priests
- John 11:47ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralThen the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.here: chief priests
- John 11:49ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularBut one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all!here: high priest
- John 11:51ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularCaiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation,here: high priest
- John 11:57ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralBut the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.here: chief priests
- John 12:10ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralSo the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,here: chief priests
- John 18:3ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralSo Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.here: chief priests
- John 18:10ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularThen Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.here: high priest
- John 18:13ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularThey brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.here: high priest
- John 18:15ἀρχιερεῖarchiereinoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularNow Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest.here: high priest
- John 18:15ἀρχιερέως.¶archiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularNow Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest.here: high priest.
- John 18:16ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularBut Peter stood outside at the door. Then the disciple who was known to the high priest went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in.here: high priest
- John 18:19ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularMeanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.here: the high priest
- John 18:22ἀρχιερεῖ;archiereinoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularWhen Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?”here: high priest?
- John 18:24ἀρχιερέα.archiereanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularThen Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.here: high priest.
- John 18:26ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularOne of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?”here: high priest
- John 18:35ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine plural“Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?”here: chief priests
- John 19:6ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralAs soon as the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” “You take Him and crucify Him,” Pilate replied, “for I find no basis for a charge against Him.”here: chief priests
- John 19:15ἀρχιερεῖς·archiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralAt this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.here: chief priests;
- John 19:21ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralSo the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but only that He said, ‘I am the King of the Jews.’”here: chief priests
Acts22 occurrences
- Acts 4:6ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularalong with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.here: high priest
- Acts 4:23ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralOn their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.here: chief priests
- Acts 5:17ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularThen the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went outhere: high priest
- Acts 5:21ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularAt daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles.here: high priest
- Acts 5:24ἀρχιερεῖς,archiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralWhen the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening.here: chief priests
- Acts 5:27ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularThey brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them.here: high priest
- Acts 7:1ἀρχιερεύς·archiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularThen the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these charges true?”here: high priest;
- Acts 9:1ἀρχιερεῖ,archiereinoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularMeanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priesthere: high priest,
- Acts 9:14ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralAnd now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.”here: chief priests
- Acts 9:21ἀρχιερεῖς.¶archiereisnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralAll who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?”here: chief priests.
- Acts 19:14ἀρχιερέωςarchiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularSeven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this.here: a high priest
- Acts 22:5ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularas the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished.here: high priest
- Acts 22:30ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralThe next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.here: chief priests
- Acts 23:2ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularAt this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.here: the high priest
- Acts 23:4ἀρχιερέαarchiereanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularBut those standing nearby said, “How dare you insult the high priest of God!”here: high priest
- Acts 23:5ἀρχιερεύς·archiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singular“Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’”here: high priest;
- Acts 23:14ἀρχιερεῦσινarchiereusinnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluralThey went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul.here: chief priests
- Acts 24:1ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularFive days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.here: high priest
- Acts 25:2ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralwhere the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festushere: chief priests
- Acts 25:15ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralWhile I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews presented their case and requested a judgment against him.here: chief priests
- Acts 26:10ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralAnd that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.here: chief priests
- Acts 26:12ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralIn this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.here: chief priests
Hebrews17 occurrences
- Hebrews 2:17ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularFor this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.here: high priest
- Hebrews 3:1ἀρχιερέαarchiereanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularTherefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.here: high priest
- Hebrews 4:14ἀρχιερέαarchiereanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularTherefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.here: a high priest
- Hebrews 4:15ἀρχιερέαarchiereanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularFor we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.here: a high priest
- Hebrews 5:1ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularEvery high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.here: high priest
- Hebrews 5:5ἀρχιερέαarchiereanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularSo also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.”here: a high priest
- Hebrews 5:10ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularand was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.here: a high priest
- Hebrews 6:20ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularwhere Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.here: a high priest
- Hebrews 7:26ἀρχιερεύς,archiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularSuch a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.here: a high priest,
- Hebrews 7:27ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralUnlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.here: high priests
- Hebrews 7:28ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereisnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralFor the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.here: as high priests
- Hebrews 8:1ἀρχιερέαarchiereanoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularThe point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,here: a high priest
- Hebrews 8:3ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularAnd since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer.here: high priest
- Hebrews 9:7ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularBut only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.here: high priest
- Hebrews 9:11ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularBut when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.here: high priest
- Hebrews 9:25ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereusnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularNor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.here: high priest
- Hebrews 13:11ἀρχιερέως,archiereōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularAlthough the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.here: high priest,