Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Βαρσαβᾶς”
Understanding Barsabâs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Chaldee origin (בַּר and probably צְבָא) Barsabas. - son of Sabas (or Tsaba) - Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites
G923
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Βαρσαβᾶς
Phoneticbar-sab-as'
TransliterationBarsabâs
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Chaldee origin (בַּר and probably צְבָא) Barsabas. - son of Sabas (or Tsaba) - Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 1:23 | “And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.” Word: Βαρσαβᾶς (Barsabâs) | |
| Acts 15:22 | “Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:” Word: Βαρσαβᾶς (Barsabâs) |