This title probably comes from the Hebrew expression for the high priest, hakkohen haggadol (Num. 35:25-32), which literally means “great priest.” The King James Version does not note the distinction, rather it uses the most common English title, High Priest.
Great Priest, in the Greek text of Hebrews 10:21.
Great Priest in Greek:
Hiereus megas
Strong’s Concordance numbers: 2409, 3173
Bible reference: Heb. 10:21 (not KJV)
Since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:21-22 NIV)
