Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does Barabbas mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Barabbas? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. (Christianity) In the accounts of the Passion of Christ, an insurrectionary whom Pontius Pilate freed at the Passover feast in Jerusalem, instead of Jesus.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Examples
And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.
The first of the subject-notes in the last of the volumes deals with Barabbas.
The early association of Barabbas and books will be noticed.
The name of Barabbas is worth looking at closely, as it makes the story more challenging as well puzzling.
Barabbas has stolen his name and taken his cross as a standard.
But the people were unanimous in their demand for the release of Barabbas.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025