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ἀρχιερεύς (archiereus)
ἀρχιερεύς (archiereus) (Greek Lexicon • G0749 • high-priest, chief priests): high-priest, chief priests. Primary meaning: high-priest, chief priests. Strong's: the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ ); by extension a chief priest. Lexical nuances: high-priest : Mk 2:26 14:47 , al.; of Christ : He 2:17 3:1 , al. In pl., chief priests , including ex-high-priests and members of high-priestly families: Mt 2:4 , Mk 8:31 , al. (Cremer, 294; DCG , i, 297 f.; MM, s.v.). It is closely linked with Book of Hebrews (VIDEO • overview): Overview of Hebrews demonstrating the absolute supremacy of Jesus as God's definitive Word, superior to angels, Moses , and the Levitical priesthood, offering once-for-all atonement.