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# chief priests #
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## Definition: ##
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The chief priests were important Jewish religious leaders during the time that Jesus lived on earth.
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* The chief priests were responsible for everything needed for the worship services at the temple. They were also in charge of the money that was given to the temple.
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* They were higher in rank and power than the ordinary priests. Only the high priest had more authority.
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* The chief priests were some of Jesus' main enemies and they strongly influenced the Roman leaders to arrest and kill him.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* The term "chief priests" could also be translated as "head priests" or "leading priests" or "ruling priests."
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* Make sure this term is translated differently from the term "high priest."
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(See also: [chief](../other/chief.md), [high priest](../kt/highpriest.md), [Jewish leaders](../other/jewishleaders.md), [priest](../kt/priest.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 09:13-16](rc://en/tn/help/act/09/13)
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* [Acts 22:30](rc://en/tn/help/act/22/30)
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* [Acts 26:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/act/26/12)
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* [Luke 20:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/luk/20/01)
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* [Mark 08:31-32](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/08/31)
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* [Matthew 16:21-23](rc://en/tn/help/mat/16/21)
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* [Matthew 26:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/mat/26/03)
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* [Matthew 26:59-61](rc://en/tn/help/mat/26/59)
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* [Matthew 27:41-42](rc://en/tn/help/mat/27/41)
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## Word Data:##
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* Strong's: H3548, H7218, G749
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