Scripture is not merely the product of human thought or literary creativity, but the divinely guided Word of God. In our study of biblical inspiration, two views are often contrasted: the idea of sensus plenior—the “fuller sense”—and the concept of confluence. While proponents of sensus plenior argue for a latent, deeper meaning in Scripture that even the human author might not have fully grasped, the confluence model asserts that God’s revelation and the human author’s message are in perfect unity. This article will summarize and examine both views, focusing on the example of Caiaphas, a text often appealed to in support of sensus plenior. I will argue that Scripture was written with a complete harmony of intent—both human and divine—and that proper exegesis must rely on the historical and grammatical context of the text. Understanding Sensus Plenior The Latin term sensus plenior means “fuller sense,” and it suggests that the…