Strong's G912 · Greek
Βαραββᾶς
Barabbas · /bar-ab-bas'/
Definition
of Chaldee origin (1347 and 5); son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite:--Barabbas.
KJV: Barabbas
Root / derivation: of Chaldee origin (1347 and 5)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Βαραββᾶς across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew5 verses
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Matthew 27:17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
Matthew 27:20But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Matthew 27:21The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you?1161 They said, Barabbas.
Matthew 27:26Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
Mark3 verses
And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
Mark 15:11But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.
Mark 15:15And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.
Luke1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G912 (Barabbas) mean?
of Chaldee origin (1347 and 5); son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite:--Barabbas.
How many times does G912 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G912 (Βαραββᾶς) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Barabbas.”
How is Barabbas translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G912 is rendered as “Barabbas” (11×).
Where does the Greek word Βαραββᾶς come from?
of Chaldee origin (1347 and 5)