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Βαρνάβας G921

G921 is the Greek word Βαρνάβας, transliterated Barnábas. The King James Version most often renders it barnabas.

Word: ΒαρνάβαςTransliteration: BarnábasLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 28 verses

What it means

son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite.

Where it comes from

of Chaldee origin (H01247 and H05029).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 29 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

barnabas 29×

Strong's own list of renderings: Barnabas.

Verses using Βαρνάβας

All 28 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 4:36 · KJV

And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,

Acts 9:27 · KJV

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

Acts 11:22 · KJV

Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

Acts 11:25 · KJV

Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

Acts 11:30 · KJV

Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 12:25 · KJV

And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

Acts 13:1 · KJV

Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Acts 13:2 · KJV

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

Acts 13:7 · KJV

Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

Acts 13:43 · KJV

Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

Acts 13:46 · KJV

Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Acts 13:50 · KJV

But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.

Acts 14:12 · KJV

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

Acts 14:14 · KJV

Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,

Acts 14:20 · KJV

Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

Acts 15:2 · KJV

When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 15:12 · KJV

Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.

Acts 15:22 · KJV

Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Acts 15:25 · KJV

It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Acts 15:35 · KJV

Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

Acts 15:36 · KJV

And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do.

Acts 15:37 · KJV

And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.

Acts 15:39 · KJV

And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;

1 Corinthians 9:6 · KJV

Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

Galatians 2:1 · KJV

Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.

Galatians 2:9 · KJV

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

Galatians 2:13 · KJV

And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.

Colossians 4:10 · KJV

Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

Common questions

What does Strong's G921 mean?

G921 is the Greek word Βαρνάβας (Barnábas), meaning son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite.

How is G921 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it barnabas (29 times).

How many times does G921 appear in the Bible?

Βαρνάβας (Barnábas) is tagged in 28 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G921 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Chaldee origin (H01247 and H05029).

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