Berean Strong's Lexicon Barsabbas: Barsabbas Original Word: Βαρσαββᾶς Word Origin: Of Aramaic origin, likely derived from בַּר (bar, meaning "son") and סַבָּא (sabba, meaning "old man" or "elder"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The name Barsabbas does not have a direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, but it is related to the Aramaic components בַּר (H1247) and סַבָּא. Usage: The name Barsabbas is used in the New Testament to refer to two individuals. It means "son of the elder" or "son of the Sabbath." The name is associated with two early followers of Jesus: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Judas called Barsabbas. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Jewish context, names often carried significant meaning, reflecting family heritage or personal characteristics. The use of Aramaic, the common language of the Jewish people in Palestine during this period, indicates the Jewish roots of the individuals named Barsabbas. The name suggests a connection to Jewish tradition and possibly a family of some standing or age. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Aramaic origin Definition "son of Sabba," Barsabbas, the surname of two Isr. Christian NASB Translation Barsabbas (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 923: ΒαρσαβαςΒαρσαβας (Βαρσαββᾶς L T Tr WH; see WH's Appendix, p. 159), Βαρσαβα (Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ, Barsabas (or Barsabbas) (i. e. son of Saba (others, Zaba)); 1. the surname of a certain Joseph: Acts 1:23 (B. D. under the word 2. the surname of a certain Judas: Acts 15:22 (B. D. under the word Judas Barsabas). Of Chaldee origin (bar and probably tsba'); son of Sabas (or Tsaba); Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites -- Barsabas. see HEBREW bar see HEBREW tsba' Englishman's Concordance Acts 1:23 N-AMSGRK: τὸν καλούμενον Βαρσαββᾶν ὃς ἐπεκλήθη NAS: called Barsabbas (who KJV: called Barsabas, who INT: called Barsabbas who was called Acts 15:22 N-AMS |
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