Strong's G915 · Greek
βάρβαρος
bárbaros
Definition
a foreigner (i.e. non-Greek)
KJV: barbarian(-rous)
Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βάρβαρος across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
Acts 28:4And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G915 (bárbaros) mean?
a foreigner (i.e. non-Greek)
How many times does G915 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G915 (βάρβαρος) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Barbarian.”
How is bárbaros translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G915 is rendered as “Barbarian” (3×), “Barbarians” (2×), “people” (1×).
Where does the Greek word βάρβαρος come from?
of uncertain derivation;