Barsabâs — G923

Definition

masculine proper noun

son of Sabas (or Tsaba); Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites

1. the surname of a certain Joseph
2. the surname of a certain Judas

Usually translated as

Barsabas

Origin

of Chaldee origin (H1247 and probably H6634)

Hebrew equivalents

• Bar (H1247)
• Tsᵉbâʼ (H6634)

Occurrences

Barsabâs occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (2)

• Acts 1:23 — And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas (Βαρσαβαν), who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
• Acts 15:22 — Then pleased it the 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 (Βαρσαβαν), and Silas, chief men among the brethren: