BARABBAS


Meaning of BARABBAS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bə-ˈra-bəs ]

noun

Etymology: Greek, from Aramaic Bar-abba

Date: before 12th century

: a prisoner according to Matthew, Mark, and John released in preference to Christ at the demand of the multitude

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