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Βαρσαβᾶς G923

G923 is the Greek word Βαρσαβᾶς, transliterated Barsabâs. The King James Version most often renders it barsabas.

Word: ΒαρσαβᾶςTransliteration: BarsabâsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

son of Sabas (or Tsaba); Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites.

Where it comes from

of Chaldee origin (H01247 and probably H06634).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

barsabas 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: Barsabas.

Verses using Βαρσαβᾶς

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 1:23 · KJV

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

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:

Common questions

What does Strong's G923 mean?

G923 is the Greek word Βαρσαβᾶς (Barsabâs), meaning son of Sabas (or Tsaba); Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites.

How is G923 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it barsabas (2 times).

How many times does G923 appear in the Bible?

Βαρσαβᾶς (Barsabâs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G923 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Chaldee origin (H01247 and probably H06634).

Nearby entries

G920 · Βαριωνᾶς — son of Jonas (or Jonah); Bar-jonas, an Israelite G921 · Βαρνάβας — son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite G922 · βάρος — compare G899 (βάθος)); weight; in the New…G924 · Βαρτιμαῖος — son of Timæus (or the unclean); Bar-timæus…G925 · βαρύνω — to burden (figuratively)G926 · βαρύς — weighty, i.e. (fig) burdensome, grave

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