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Caiaphas

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Gender Masculine
Usage Biblical
Scripts Καϊάφας(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. KAY-ə-fəs(English)
KIE-ə-fəs(English)
  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Meaning unknown, probably of Aramaic origin. In the New Testament this is the name of the Jewish high priest who condemns Jesus.

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Entry updated May 29, 2020 ·
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