Strong’s G0912

Βαραββᾶς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Barabbas

Pronunciation

bah-RAHB-bahs

Definition

Barabbas

Meaning

Barabbas.

Usage

Barabbas is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to a prisoner who was released instead of Jesus Christ. His name means "son of the father," which is ironic given the context of his release in place of Jesus, the true Son of the Father.

Bible references

Matthew 27:16;Matthew 27:17;Matthew 27:20;Matthew 27:21;Matthew 27:26;Mark 15:7;Mark 15:11;Mark 15:15;Luke 23:18;John 18:40;John 18:40