Strong’s G0923

Βαρσαββᾶς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Barsabbas

Pronunciation

bar-SAB-bas

Definition

Barsabbas

Meaning

Barsabbas, son of Sabbas, a surname of Joseph and Judas.

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.

Bible references

Acts 1:23;Acts 15:22