Strong's G923 · Greek
Βαρσαββᾶς
Barsabas · /bar-sab-as'/
Definition
of Chaldee origin (1247 and probably 6634); son of Sabas (or Tsaba); Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites:--Barsabas.
KJV: Barsabas
Root / derivation: of Chaldee origin (1247 and probably 6634)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Βαρσαββᾶς across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 15:22Then 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:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G923 (Barsabas) mean?
of Chaldee origin (1247 and probably 6634); son of Sabas (or Tsaba); Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites:--Barsabas.
How many times does G923 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G923 (Βαρσαββᾶς) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Barsabas.”
How is Barsabas translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G923 is rendered as “Barsabas” (2×).
Where does the Greek word Βαρσαββᾶς come from?
of Chaldee origin (1247 and probably 6634)