barabbas

Bar·ab·bas

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-rab-uh s]
- /bəˈræb əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-rab-uh s]
- /bəˈræb əs/

Definitions of barabbas word

noun barabbas a condemned robber who was released at the Passover instead of Jesus (Matthew 27:16) 3
noun barabbas the prisoner whom the people wanted freed rather than Jesus: Matt. 27:16-21 3
noun barabbas a condemned criminal pardoned by Pilate in order to appease the mob, which demanded that he be freed instead of Jesus. Mark 15:6–11; John 18:40. 1

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Parts of speech for Barabbas

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barabbas popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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