Greek Word Study

The meaning of Βαραββᾶς

Understanding Barabbâs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Chaldee origin (גָּאוֹן and אֲבַגְתָא) Barabbas. - son of Abba - Bar-abbas, an Israelite

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Βαραββᾶς

Phoneticbar-ab-bas'
TransliterationBarabbâs
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Chaldee origin (גָּאוֹן and אֲבַגְתָא) Barabbas. - son of Abba - Bar-abbas, an Israelite

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

10 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 27:20

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

Word: Βαραββᾶς (Barabbâs)
Mark 15:11

But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

Word: Βαραββᾶς (Barabbâs)
Luke 23:18

And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

Word: Βαραββᾶς (Barabbâs)
John 18:40

Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.

Word: Βαραββᾶς (Barabbâs)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
10x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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