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high priest Definition

high priest

noun

  1. a chief priest; specif., the chief priest of the ancient Jewish priesthood
  2. a person, esp. a man, who is a chief exponent of a philosophy, movement, etc. or an acknowledged leader in some field

Etymology: ME heyge prest

high priest Related Forms

high priesthood noun

high priest Usage Examples

Possessives

servant: Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear.

Converse of object

  • give: This was the answer he gave the high priest when they arrested him and put him on trial.
  • smite: Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest 's servant, and cut off his right ear.