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").
Full origin of Barabbas →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").
