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Βαραββᾶς G912
G912 is the Greek word Βαραββᾶς, transliterated Barabbâs. The King James Version most often renders it barabbas.
What it means
son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite.
Where it comes from
of Chaldee origin (H01347 and H05).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Barabbas.
Verses using Βαραββᾶς
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 27:17 · KJV
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?
Matthew 27:20 · KJV
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Matthew 27:26 · KJV
Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
Mark 15:7 · KJV
And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
Mark 15:11 · KJV
But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.
Mark 15:15 · KJV
And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.
John 18:40 · KJV
Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
Common questions
What does Strong's G912 mean?
G912 is the Greek word Βαραββᾶς (Barabbâs), meaning son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite.
How is G912 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it barabbas (8 times).
How many times does G912 appear in the Bible?
Βαραββᾶς (Barabbâs) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G912 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Chaldee origin (H01347 and H05).
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