Matthew 27:16
Strong's Lexicon
At that time
τότε (tote)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.

they were holding
εἶχον (eichon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

a notorious
ἐπίσημον (episēmon)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1978: Notable, conspicuous. From epi and some form of the base of semaino; remarkable, i.e. eminent.

prisoner
δέσμιον (desmion)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1198: One bound, a prisoner. From desmon; a captive.

named
λεγόμενον (legomenon)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

Jesus
‹Ἰησοῦν› (Iēsoun)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2424: Jesus; the Greek form of Joshua; Jesus, son of Eliezer; Jesus, surnamed Justus.

Barabbas.
Βαραββᾶν (Barabban)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 912: Barabbas. Of Chaldee origin; son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.

Young's Literal Translation
and they had then a noted prisoner, called Barabbas,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

New American Standard Bible
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.

King James Bible
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
At that time they had a well-known prisoner whose name was Jesus Barabbas.

New Living Translation
This year there was a notorious prisoner, a man named Barabbas.

English Standard Version
And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

New American Standard Bible
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.

King James Bible
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas.

International Standard Version
At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner named Barabbas.

NET Bible
At that time they had in custody a notorious prisoner named Jesus Barabbas.

American Standard Version
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

English Revised Version
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Young's Literal Translation
and they had then a noted prisoner, called Barabbas,
















Cross References
Matthew 27:15
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

Matthew 27:17
Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

Romans 16:7
Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

Matthew 1:1
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Matthew 27:14
And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

Matthew 27:13
Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

Matthew 27:18
For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

Matthew 27:19
When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
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