Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Barsabbas
Usage: Βαρσαββᾶς (Rec. -αβᾶς), -ᾶ (Aram., son of Sabba), Barsabbas: __1. the surname of one Joseph: Act.1:23. __2. The surname of one Judas: Act.15:22. † (AS)
Strong's Number
G923
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's G923 Quick Answer
Strong's G923 Βαρσαβᾶς (Barsabas) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Barsabas (bar-sab-as`) n/p. 1. son of Sabas (or Tsaba) 2. Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include barsabas. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- Barsabas (bar-sab-as`) n/p. 1. son of Sabas (or Tsaba) 2. Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- barsabas
Meaning and Definition
Barsabas (bar-sab-as`) n/p. 1. son of Sabas (or Tsaba) 2. Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites [of Chaldee origin (H1247 and probably H6634)] KJV: Barsabas Root(s): H1247, H6634
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G923. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G923 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Barsabas, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
Barsabas
Acts 1:23
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How Strong's G923 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
Strong's G923 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G923 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
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 and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G923.
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
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 and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G923, grouped by book.
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G923 FAQ
What does barsabas (Βαρσαβᾶς) mean?
Barsabas (Strong's G923) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Barsabas". Barsabas (bar-sab-as`) n/p. 1. son of Sabas (or Tsaba) 2. Bar-sabas, the name of two Israelites
How many times is barsabas (Βαρσαβᾶς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G923 across 1 book.
Where can I study barsabas (Βαρσαβᾶς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G923 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate barsabas (Βαρσαβᾶς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as barsabas. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.