High priest, Luke 3:2; John 18:13; prophesies that Jesus will die, Joh 11:49-53; 18:14
Caiaphas (gr. KaVáfas, “compression” or “depression”). Nickname for Joseph, high priest in Jerusalem, appointed by the Roman procurator Valerius Gratus (c AD 18) and deposed by Lucius Vitellius, the legate of Syria (c AD 36). He was the son-in-law of the previous high priest, Annas (Joh 18:13), with whom he is occasionally mentioned (Luk 3:2; Act 4:6; this shows that he enjoyed great prestige and was allowed to exercise considerable influence ). Caiaphas took part in the legal proceedings against Jesus and was largely responsible for his death (Matt 26:3, 57; Joh 11:49-53; 18:14, 24, 28). He also acted in the trial against the apostles Peter and John (Acts 4: 6). Bib.: FJ-AJ xviii.2.2; xviii.4.3.
Source: Evangelical Bible Dictionary
nickname of José, whose meaning is unknown. He served as high priest from 18 to 36, appointed by Valerius Gratus, Roman procurator, and dismissed by Vitellius, legate of Syria. Annas, who preceded him in the pontificate from 6 to 15, was his father-in-law, and appears next to C., as if he in fact exercised the high priesthood, in a pre-eminent place, Jn 18, 13-24; Acts 4, 6. Under the pontificate of C., John the Baptist began his ministry, Lk 3, 2. C. He was one of the main conspirators against Jesus and advised the Sanhedrin to kill him Jn 11, 49-51 ; 18-14. Jesus was arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin, where C. questioned him about whether he was the Christ, the son of God; and as Jesus affirmed his divinity, C. accused him of blasphemy, and he was sentenced to death, Mt 26, 57-68; Mark 14, 53-65; Jn 18, 24.
Digital Bible Dictionary, Grupo C Service & Design Ltda., Colombia, 2003
Source: Digital Bible Dictionary
From the year 168 a. from JC, when Antiochus Epiphanes desecrated the temple, to 66, when the Romans took it, the high priesthood was practically a political position. The priests continued to be descendants of Aaron, but were generally appointed for worldly considerations.
From 66 a. BC, Roman rulers appointed not only civil officials (eg, Herod) but also high priests, with the result that the office declined spiritually. Anas, father-in-law of Caiaphas (Joh 18:13), had been high priest by appointment of the Roman governor from the year 7 JC to 14 d. JC (Luk 3: 2) and, although three of his sons succeeded him for a short period, Caiaphas held office from 18 to 36, Annas still being a type of † œhigh priest emeritus †.
After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead (John 11), the Jews believed in him (John 11:45-46), but some out of jealousy reported the matter to the Pharisees. With the chief of the priests, they assembled a council, fearing, or pretending to fear, that if Jesus were left alone many would accept him and the Romans would destroy what was left of Jewish autonomy.
Caiaphas (John 11:49-53) declared that it would be better if Jesus died before the entire nation was destroyed. When our Lord was betrayed at the hands of his enemies, the Roman soldiers and the Jewish officials first took him to the house of Annas, where during the night he was given a mock trial (John 18:12-23). Annas then sent him bound to Caiaphas, before whom he continued the trial (John 18:24-27). He was later handed over to Pilate because the Jews could not legally execute him.
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
High priest who acted in the condemnation of Jesus: Mat 26:3-5, Mat 26:26-57, Joh 18:28. He acted also in the trial against Peter and John: Ac 4: 6-22.
Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez
http://bible.com/dictionary/
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
High priest at the time of the Lord Jesus (18-36 AD). C. is a nickname, because he was called José. In his time the person for the position was appointed by the Roman authorities. The attorney Valerio Grato was the one who appointed him to replace his father-in-law † ¢ Anás. As for the Jews the position had to be for life and due to the power of Annas, who was immensely rich, his influence continued during the exercise of C. This explains the expression “when Annas and C. were high priests, the word of God came to John† early in the Baptist ministry. (Luke 3:2). “The chief priests and the Pharisees met in council† to discuss what to do with the Lord (Joh 11:47). This meeting was held “in the courtyard of the high priest named C.† (Mat 26:3), who gave his opinion saying: “It is better for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish”, which was taken by the evangelist John as a prophecy made by C., who “did not say it himself, but as he was the high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation” (John 11:47-51).
Once the Lord Jesus was taken prisoner, “they took him to the high priest C.† (Mat 26:57), before whom they supposedly judged him. Luke mentions Annas and C. in recounting the appearance of Peter and John before the council after Christ’s resurrection, saying that “the rulers, the elders, and the scribes, and Annas the high priest, and C. and John and Alexander, and all who were of the family of the high priests† (Acts 4:5-6).
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
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vet, = “depression”. Joseph Caiaphas was appointed high priest by Governor Valerius Gratus in AD 18, and remained in this position until AD 36, when he was deposed by the proconsul Vitellius. It was he who spoke the prophetic words that it was better for one man to die for the whole nation than for the whole nation to perish, but without realizing the true meaning of his words (John 11:50, 51). He presided over the trial of the Lord Jesus (Mt. 26:3, 57; Lk. 3:2; Jn. 11:49; 18:13, 28), and was present when Peter and John appeared before the Sanhedrin (Acts 4 : 6).
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
High priest from the year 18 to 36 d. of J. It was, therefore, when John the Baptist appeared (Lk 3,2). He intervened directly in the process of Jesus (Mt 26,3.57; Mc 14,60.66; Jn 11,49; 18,19.24). Some time ago he had advised that Jesus Christ should die instead of sacrificing the entire people, which Saint John interprets as a prophecy, since Jesus, in effect, had to die for all for the benefit of all (Jn 11:45-52). He was the son-in-law of Annas (Jn 18,13) and an acquaintance of John the Evangelist (Jn 18,15). He was appointed high priest by the procurator Valerius Gratus and deposed by Vitellius. He belonged to the sect of the Sadducees (Act 5,17). ->; process; context.
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FERNANDEZ RAMOS, Felipe (Dir.), Dictionary of Jesus of Nazareth, Editorial Monte Carmelo, Burbos, 2001
Source: Dictionary of Jesus of Nazareth
Joseph Caiaphas was the one who held the position of high priest during the earthly ministry of Jesus. (Lu 3:2) He was the son-in-law of the high priest Annas (Joh 18:13; see ANí S), receiving his appointment from Pontius Pilate’s predecessor, Valerius Gratus, about 18 CE, though some claim he was not. but not until 26 CE. He held that position until about 36 CE, longer than any of his immediate predecessors, thanks to his astute diplomacy and cooperation with the Roman government. Caiaphas was a Sadducee (Acts 5:17) and a good friend of Pilate.
As the ringleader of the plot against Jesus, Caiaphas prophesied, though not of himself, that Jesus would soon die for the nation, and he did all he could to make this happen. (Joh 11:49-53; 18:12-14) At Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin, he tore his outer garments and said: † œHe spoke blasphemy!†. (Mt 26:65) When Jesus appeared before Pilate, Caiaphas was probably one of those who shouted: “To the tree with him! To the tree with him!† (John 19:6, 11); he was one of those who asked that Barabbas be released instead of Jesus (Mt 27:20, 21; Mr 15:11); he was among those who shouted: “We have no king but Caesar” (Jn 19:15), and he was also one of those who protested the inscription that had been placed on Jesus’ torture stake: “The king of the Jews † . (Joh 19:21.)
The death of Jesus did not stop Caiaphas from persecuting fledgling Christianity. Without delay he brought the apostles before this religious leader; they were firmly ordered to stop preaching, threatened and even beaten, but to no avail. † œEvery day in the temple, and from house to house, they continued without ceasing † with his preaching despite the position of Caiaphas. (Ac 4:5-7; 5:17, 18, 21, 27, 28, 40, 42) Soon Caiaphas’ hands were stained with blood again, this time with that of righteous Stephen, and later he made it easier for Saul of Tarsus letters of introduction so that he could extend the murderous campaign against the Christians as far as Damascus. (Ac 7: 1, 54-60; 9: 1, 2) Not long after, however, a Roman official named Vitellius removed Caiaphas from his post.
Source: Dictionary of the Bible
(Mt. 26.57; Jn. 11.49; Acts 4.6). Joseph, called Caiaphas, was high priest from AD 18 to 36, when he was deposed by Vitellius, governor of Syria. He was the son-in-law of Annas (Jn. 18.13), and seems to have worked closely with him. He was high priest when Jesus was put on trial, and during the persecutions described in the first chap(s). of Acts.
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Douglas, J. (2000). New Biblical Dictionary: First Edition. Miami: United Bible Societies.
Source: New Bible Dictionary
According to Flavius Josephus (Antiquitates, XVIII, IV, 3), Caiaphas was appointed high priest of the Jews by the Roman procurator Valerius Gratus, the predecessor of Pontius Pilate, about AD 18 (Ant. XVIII, II, 2), and removed from office by the procurator Vitellius, shortly after he took charge of the affairs of Palestine, AD 36 (Ant., XVIII, IV, 3). During this period the famous Annas, father-in-law of Caiaphas (John 18:13), who had been high priest from AD 6 to 15, continued to exercise a controlling influence over Jewish affairs, as he did when his own sons held the position. This explains the rather mysterious expression of Lk. 3,2, epi archiereos Anna kai Kaiapha (during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas; cf. Acts 4,6). Certainly Caiaphas was the only official high priest at the time referred to by Saint Luke, at the beginning of the public life of Jesus Christ; but Annas still had his former title and a good deal of his former authority. The role assigned to him in the judgment of Christ in John 18 points to the same continuing influence. In the measures taken by the Jewish authorities to get rid of Jesus, Caiaphas certainly had the most dishonorable part.
After the resurrection of Lazarus, the priests and Pharisees held a council to determine what should be done in view of the manifest signs of the prophet of Nazareth and to consider the resulting damages for the country. The words of Caiaphas, high priest for that year, appear in Saint John: “You know nothing, nor do you realize that it is convenient for you to die…