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Barabbas

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Name — In the New Testament, a prisoner released by Pontius Pilate instead of Jesus at the Passover feast.

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Etymology

From Aramaic bar ʾabbā ("son of the father").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Barabbas” mean?

The word “Barabbas” means in the New Testament, a prisoner released by Pontius Pilate instead of Jesus at the Passover feast.

How do you pronounce “Barabbas”?

“Barabbas” is pronounced buh-RA-buhs (/bəˈɹæbəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Barabbas” in a sentence?

Here is “Barabbas” used in a sentence: “The crowd called for Barabbas to be freed instead of Jesus.”

What part of speech is “Barabbas”?

“Barabbas” is a name.

Where does the word “Barabbas” come from?

The word “Barabbas” comes from Aramaic. From Aramaic bar ʾabbā ("son of the father").

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