The meaning of “Βαρνάβας”
Understanding Barnábas reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Chaldee origin (בַּר and נְבִיא) Barnabas. - son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy) - Barnabas, an Israelite
Βαρνάβας
of Chaldee origin (בַּר and נְבִיא) Barnabas. - son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy) - Barnabas, an Israelite
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 13:50 | “But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.” Word: Βαρνάβας (Barnábas) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:6 | “Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?” Word: Βαρνάβας (Barnábas) | |
| Galatians 2:9 | “And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.” Word: Βαρνάβας (Barnábas) | |
| Colossians 4:10 | “Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)” Word: Βαρνάβας (Barnábas) |