Caiaphas

Definition

Caiaphas was the high priest of Israel during the time of John the Baptist and Jesus.

• Caiaphas played a major role in the trial and condemnation of Jesus.
• The high priests Annas and Caiaphas were at the trial of Peter and John when they were arrested after healing a crippled man.
• Caiaphas is the one who said that it was better for one man to die for the whole nation than for the whole nation to perish. God caused him to say this as a prophecy about how Jesus would die to save his people.

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(See also: Annas, high priest)

Bible References

• Acts 4:5-7
• John 18:12
• Luke 3:2
• Matthew 26:3-5
• Matthew 26:57-58

Word Data

• Strong’s: G25330