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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |