921. Barnabas

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Barnabas: Barnabas

Original Word: Βαρνάβας
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Barnabas
Pronunciation: bar-NAH-bas
Phonetic Spelling: (bar-nab'-as)
Definition: Barnabas
Meaning: Barnabas, a Cypriote Jew, uncle of John Mark; his other name was Joseph.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Barnabas.

Of Chaldee origin (diakoneo and tacha); son of Nabas (i.e. Prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite -- Barnabas.

see HEBREW bar

see HEBREW nbiy'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably of Aramaic origin
Definition
Barnabas, an Isr. companion of Paul
NASB Translation
Barnabas (27), Barnabas' (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 921: Βαρναβᾶς

Βαρναβᾶς, Βαρναβᾷ (Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ (בַּר son, and נָבָא; according to Luke's interpretation υἱός παρακλήσεως, i. e. excelling in the power τῆς παρακλήσεως, Acts 4:36; see παράκλησις, 5), Barnabas, the surname of Joses (better Joseph), a Levite, a native of Cyprus. He was a distinguished teacher of the Christian religion, and a companion and colleague of Paul: Acts 9:27; Acts 11:22,( Rec.),; Acts 12:25; Acts 13-15; 1 Corinthians 9:6; Galatians 2:1, 9, 13; Colossians 4:10.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Aramaic origin; derived from the Aramaic words "bar" (son) and "nabas" (prophecy or consolation).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • 1121 בֵּן (ben): Meaning "son," which corresponds to the Aramaic "bar" in Barnabas.
• 5012 נָבִיא (nabi): Meaning "prophet," which corresponds to the Aramaic "nabas" in Barnabas, indicating a connection to prophecy or consolation.

Usage: The name Barnabas is used in the New Testament to refer to a prominent early Christian, a companion of the Apostle Paul, and a key figure in the spread of the Gospel among the Gentiles.

Context: Barnabas, originally named Joseph, was a Levite from Cyprus. He is first introduced in the Book of Acts as a generous member of the early Christian community in Jerusalem, who sold a field he owned and laid the money at the apostles' feet (Acts 4:36-37). His name, Barnabas, was given by the apostles, reflecting his role as an encourager and supporter within the early Church.

Barnabas played a crucial role in the acceptance of Paul by the Jerusalem church after Paul's conversion. He vouched for Paul, recounting his encounter with the risen Christ and his bold preaching in Damascus (Acts 9:27). Barnabas was later sent by the Jerusalem church to Antioch, where he witnessed the grace of God at work and encouraged the believers to remain true to the Lord (Acts 11:22-24).

Recognizing the need for assistance in Antioch, Barnabas sought out Paul in Tarsus and brought him to Antioch, where they taught a great number of people for a year (Acts 11:25-26). The partnership between Barnabas and Paul was instrumental in the first missionary journey, during which they preached the Gospel and established churches in various regions (Acts 13-14).

Despite their successful collaboration, Barnabas and Paul eventually parted ways due to a disagreement over John Mark, Barnabas's cousin (Acts 15:36-39). Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus, while Paul chose Silas as his new companion. Barnabas's decision to support Mark highlights his character as an encourager and advocate for second chances.

Barnabas is also mentioned in Paul's letters, where he is referred to as an apostle and a fellow worker in the Gospel (1 Corinthians 9:6; Galatians 2:1, 9, 13). His legacy as a leader, encourager, and missionary continues to be recognized in the history of the early Church.

Forms and Transliterations

Βαρναβα Βαρναβᾷ Βαρναβᾶ Βαρνάβα Βαρνάβᾳ Βαρναβαν Βαρναβᾶν Βαρνάβαν Βαρναβας Βαρναβᾶς Βαρνάβας Barnaba Barnába Barnábāi Barnaban Barnában Barnabas Barnábas

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 4:36 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ ἐπικληθεὶς Βαρνάβας ἀπὸ τῶν
NAS: who was also called Barnabas by the apostles
KJV: was surnamed Barnabas, (which
INT: having been called Barnabas by the

Acts 9:27 N-NMS
GRK: Βαρνάβας δὲ ἐπιλαβόμενος
NAS: But Barnabas took hold
KJV: But Barnabas took him,
INT: Barnabas moreover having taken

Acts 11:22 N-AMS
GRK: καὶ ἐξαπέστειλαν Βαρνάβαν διελθεῖν ἕως
NAS: and they sent Barnabas off
KJV: they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go
INT: and they sent forth Barnabas to go as far as

Acts 11:30 N-GMS
GRK: διὰ χειρὸς Βαρνάβα καὶ Σαύλου
NAS: it in charge of Barnabas and Saul
KJV: by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
INT: by [the] hand of Barnabas and Saul

Acts 12:25 N-NMS
GRK: Βαρνάβας δὲ καὶ
NAS: And Barnabas and Saul returned
KJV: And Barnabas and Saul
INT: Barnabas moreover and

Acts 13:1 N-NMS
GRK: ὅ τε Βαρνάβας καὶ Συμεὼν
NAS: and teachers: Barnabas, and Simeon
KJV: teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon
INT: both Barnabas and Simeon

Acts 13:2 N-AMS
GRK: μοι τὸν Βαρνάβαν καὶ Σαῦλον
NAS: Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul
KJV: Separate me Barnabas and Saul
INT: to me Barnabas and Saul

Acts 13:7 N-AMS
GRK: οὗτος προσκαλεσάμενος Βαρνάβαν καὶ Σαῦλον
NAS: summoned Barnabas and Saul
KJV: who called for Barnabas and Saul,
INT: He having called to [him] Barnabas and Saul

Acts 13:43 N-DMS
GRK: καὶ τῷ Βαρνάβᾳ οἵτινες προσλαλοῦντες
NAS: Paul and Barnabas, who,
KJV: Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking
INT: and Barnabas who speaking

Acts 13:46 N-NMS
GRK: καὶ ὁ Βαρνάβας εἶπαν Ὑμῖν
NAS: Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly
KJV: and Barnabas waxed bold,
INT: and Barnabas said To you

Acts 13:50 N-AMS
GRK: Παῦλον καὶ Βαρνάβαν καὶ ἐξέβαλον
NAS: Paul and Barnabas, and drove
KJV: Paul and Barnabas, and expelled
INT: Paul and Barnabas and cast out

Acts 14:12 N-AMS
GRK: τε τὸν Βαρνάβαν Δία τὸν
NAS: And they [began] calling Barnabas, Zeus,
KJV: And they called Barnabas, Jupiter;
INT: moreover Barnabas Zeus

Acts 14:14 N-NMS
GRK: οἱ ἀπόστολοι Βαρνάβας καὶ Παῦλος
NAS: But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul
KJV: the apostles, Barnabas and
INT: the apostles Barnabas and Paul

Acts 14:20 N-DMS
GRK: σὺν τῷ Βαρνάβᾳ εἰς Δέρβην
NAS: he went away with Barnabas to Derbe.
KJV: he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
INT: with Barnabas to Derbe

Acts 15:2 N-DMS
GRK: καὶ τῷ Βαρνάβᾳ πρὸς αὐτοὺς
NAS: And when Paul and Barnabas had great
KJV: Paul and Barnabas had no
INT: and Barnabas with them

Acts 15:2 N-AMS
GRK: Παῦλον καὶ Βαρνάβαν καί τινας
NAS: that Paul and Barnabas and some
KJV: that Paul and Barnabas, and certain
INT: Paul and Barnabas and certain

Acts 15:12 N-GMS
GRK: καὶ ἤκουον Βαρνάβα καὶ Παύλου
NAS: and they were listening to Barnabas and Paul
KJV: gave audience to Barnabas and
INT: and heard Barnabas and Paul

Acts 15:22 N-DMS
GRK: Παύλῳ καὶ Βαρνάβᾳ Ἰούδαν τὸν
NAS: with Paul and Barnabas-- Judas
KJV: and Barnabas; [namely], Judas
INT: Paul and Barnabas Judas

Acts 15:25 N-DMS
GRK: ἀγαπητοῖς ἡμῶν Βαρνάβᾳ καὶ Παύλῳ
NAS: to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
KJV: our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
INT: beloved of us Barnabas and Paul

Acts 15:35 N-NMS
GRK: δὲ καὶ Βαρνάβας διέτριβον ἐν
NAS: But Paul and Barnabas stayed
KJV: also and Barnabas continued in
INT: moreover and Barnabas stayed in

Acts 15:36 N-AMS
GRK: εἶπεν πρὸς Βαρνάβαν Παῦλος Ἐπιστρέψαντες
NAS: said to Barnabas, Let us return
KJV: said unto Barnabas, Let us go again
INT: said to Barnabas Paul Having turned back

Acts 15:37 N-NMS
GRK: Βαρνάβας δὲ ἐβούλετο
NAS: Barnabas wanted to take
KJV: And Barnabas determined
INT: Barnabas moreover purposed

Acts 15:39 N-AMS
GRK: τόν τε Βαρνάβαν παραλαβόντα τὸν
NAS: from one another, and Barnabas took
KJV: and so Barnabas took
INT: and Barnabas having taken

1 Corinthians 9:6 N-NMS
GRK: ἐγὼ καὶ Βαρνάβας οὐκ ἔχομεν
NAS: do only Barnabas and I not have
KJV: only and Barnabas, have not
INT: I and Barnabas not have we

Galatians 2:1 N-GMS
GRK: Ἰεροσόλυμα μετὰ Βαρνάβα συμπαραλαβὼν καὶ
NAS: to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking
KJV: with Barnabas, and took
INT: Jerusalem with Barnabas having taken with [me] also

Strong's Greek 921
28 Occurrences

Βαρνάβα — 10 Occ.
Βαρνάβαν — 8 Occ.
Βαρνάβας — 10 Occ.