Barsabas is a name associated with two individuals mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. The name itself is of Aramaic origin, meaning "son of Sabas" or "son of the Sabbath." Both individuals bearing this name played roles in the early Christian community, although their contributions and contexts differ.

1. Joseph called Barsabas (also known as Justus):

Joseph Barsabas, also referred to as Justus, is mentioned in the Book of Acts as one of the candidates considered to replace Judas Iscariot as an apostle. After Judas' betrayal and subsequent death, the early church sought to fill the vacancy among the Twelve Apostles. Joseph Barsabas was one of the two men proposed for this important role, the other being Matthias.

In Acts 1:23-26 , the account states: "So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. And they prayed, 'Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.' Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles."

Although Joseph Barsabas was not chosen, his inclusion as a candidate indicates his standing and reputation within the early Christian community. The process of casting lots reflects the early church's reliance on divine guidance in making significant decisions.

2. Judas called Barsabas:

Judas Barsabas is another figure mentioned in the Book of Acts, specifically in the context of the early church's deliberations over the inclusion of Gentile believers. He is described as a leading figure among the brethren and was chosen to accompany Paul and Barnabas to Antioch to deliver the decisions of the Jerusalem Council.

Acts 15:22 records: "Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers."

Judas Barsabas, along with Silas, was entrusted with the task of communicating the council's decision, which affirmed that Gentile converts did not need to adhere to the full Mosaic Law, thus promoting unity and understanding within the diverse body of believers. His role as a messenger underscores his leadership and trustworthiness within the early church.

Both individuals named Barsabas highlight the dynamic and formative period of the early Christian church, where leadership, guidance, and the inclusion of diverse members were crucial to the spread of the Gospel and the establishment of Christian doctrine.Barsabas

son of return; son of rest

Barsabas

(son of Sabas or rest). [JOSEPH BARSABAS; JUDAS BARSABAS]

Barsabas

1. Joseph Barsabas, surnamed The Just, was one of Christ's early disciples, and probably among the seventy. He was on of the two candidates nominated to fill the vacancy left by Judas Iscariot in the apostleship, Acts 1:1-26.

2. Judas Barsabas was "a prophet" and a distinguished member of the Jerusalem church. He was deputed, with Silas, to accompany Paul and Barnabas in a mission of importance to the Gentile converts in the Syrian churches, Acts 15:22-23.

Son of Saba, the surname (1) of Joseph, also called Justus (Acts 1:23), some identify him with Barnabas; (2) of Judas, who was a "prophet." Nothing more is known of him than what is mentioned in Acts 15:32. BARSABAS; BARSABBAS

bar'-sa-bas, bar-sab'-as.

See JOSEPH BARSABBAS; JUDAS BARSABBAS.

923. Barsabbas -- "son of Sabba," Barsabbas, the surname of two ...
... Barsabas. Of Chaldee origin (bar and probably tsba'); son of Sabas (or Tsaba);
Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites -- Barsabas. see HEBREW bar. ...
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The Disciples of Our Saviour.
... [208] Joseph Barsabas, surnamed Justus. ... 39, below) calls him Justus Barsabas, and
relates that he drank a deadly poison without experiencing any injury. ...
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The Charter of Gentile Liberty
... 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 ...
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Fragment vi.
... For he relates that a dead man was raised to life in his day. [1757] He also mentions
another miracle relating to Justus, surnamed Barsabas, how he swallowed a ...
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The Apostle of the Gentiles.
... Two Jewish Christians, Silas and Barsabas, went back with the two Apostles,
to notify the resolution to the Church at Antioch, and St. ...
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Acts xv. 13, 15
... observe they do not merely enact these matters, and nothing more?""and send them
to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas ...
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Disciples of John Refuted.
... spoken this, and more to the same effect, he stopped.". Footnotes: [589] Matthew
11:9, 11. [590] We should doubtless read "Barsabas.". ...
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Acts iv. 23
... of consolation.')" (v.36.) I do not think that this is the same with the companion
of Matthias; for that person was also called Justus and [Barsabas, but this ...
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The Early Fathers Appealed To, and Observed to Bear Favourable ...
... impossible to resist the inference that PAPIAS refers to S. Mark 16:18 when he records
a marvellous tradition concerning "Justus surnamed Barsabas," "how that ...
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The Early Fathers Appealed To, and Observed to Bear Favourable ...
... impossible to resist the inference that Papias refers to S. Mark 16:18 when he records
a marvellous tradition concerning "Justus surnamed Barsabas," "how that ...
/.../chapter iii the early fathers.htm

And Judas Iscariot
... his betrayal. Acts 1:23-26, "And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas,
who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed ...
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Barsabas (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BARSABAS; BARSABBAS. bar'-sa-bas,
bar-sab'-as. ... Multi-Version Concordance Barsabas (2 Occurrences). ...
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Barsabbas (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BARSABAS; BARSABBAS. bar'-sa-bas,
bar-sab'-as. See JOSEPH BARSABBAS; JUDAS BARSABBAS. JOSEPH BARSABBAS. ...
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Barsab'bas (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Barsab'bas (2 Occurrences). Acts 1:23 And they set two,
Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias, (See RSV). ...
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Silas (22 Occurrences)
... He and Judas, surnamed Barsabas, were chosen by the church there to accompany Paul
and Barnabas on their return to Antioch from the council of the apostles and ...
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Namely (81 Occurrences)
... 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 ...
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Justus (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary. (1.) Another name for Joseph, surnamed Barsabas.
He and Matthias are mentioned only in Acts 1:23. "They ...
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Judas (42 Occurrences)
... pointed out the so-called "house of Judas.". (4.) A Christian teacher, surnamed
Barsabas. He was sent from Jerusalem to Antioch along ...
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Leaders (167 Occurrences)
... apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, chosen men out of themselves to
send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas -- Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas ...
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Matthi'as (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Matthi'as (2 Occurrences). Acts 1:23 And they set two,
Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias, (See RSV). ...
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Barnabas-judas (1 Occurrence)
... apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, chosen men out of themselves to
send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas -- Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas ...
/b/barnabas-judas.htm - 6k

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