Barabbas

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Definition

Barabbas was a prisoner in Jerusalem at the time when Jesus was arrested.

Barabbas was a criminal who had committed crimes of murder and rebellion against the Roman government.
When Pontius Pilate offered to either release Barabbas or Jesus, the people chose Barabbas.
So Pilate allowed Barabbas to go free, but condemned Jesus to be killed.

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(See also: Pilate, Rome)

Bible References

John 18:40
Luke 23:19
Mark 15:7
Matthew 27:15-16

Word Data

Strong’s: G09120

In other dictionaries

Read “Barabbas” in the 4 dictionaries

BarabbasEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
BarabbasInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
BarabbasSmith’s Bible Dictionary
BarabbasDictionnaire de la Bible
BarabbasDictionnaire encyclopédique de la Bible

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