Ca'iaphas or Ca-i'aphas. (depression). In full, Joseph Caiaphas, high priest of the Jews, under Tiberius. Matthew 26:3; Matthew 26:57; John 11:49; John 18:13-14; John 18:24; John 18:28; Acts 4:6. The procurator, Valerius Gratus, appointed him to the dignity. He was son-in-law of Annas. See Annas.