What does "caiaphas" mean?

A Jewish high priest in the first century CE who is said to have organized the plot to kill Jesus.

What is a synonym for "caiaphas"?

Common synonyms include: biblical figure, high priest, historic figure, religious leader.

/ˈkaɪ.ə.fəs/ name

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Proper Noun

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A Jewish high priest in the first century CE who is said to have organized the plot to kill Jesus.

Borrowed from Latin Caiāphās, from Ancient Greek Καϊάφας (Kaïáphas), from Hebrew קַיָפָא (qayafa).