◄ 921. Barnabas ►
Lexicon 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 Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts 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.