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Bar-sabbas is a name mentioned in the New Testament, associated with two distinct individuals who played roles in the early Christian community. The name "Bar-sabbas" is Aramaic in origin, meaning "son of the Sabbath" or "son of rest."
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Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus): Joseph Barsabbas, 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's betrayal and subsequent death, the early church sought to fill the vacancy among the Twelve Apostles.
Acts 1:23-26 records this event: "So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (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."
Joseph Barsabbas was evidently a respected member of the early Christian community, having been with Jesus from the time of His baptism by John until His ascension. Although he was not chosen to be one of the Twelve, his inclusion as a candidate indicates his significant standing among the disciples.
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Judas Barsabbas: Another individual named Barsabbas is Judas Barsabbas, who appears in
Acts 15. He is described as a leading figure among the brethren and was chosen to accompany Paul and Barnabas to Antioch with a letter from the Jerusalem Council. This council was convened to address the issue of whether Gentile converts to Christianity needed to observe Jewish law.
Acts 15:22 states, "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 Barsabbas) and Silas, two leaders among the brothers."
Judas Barsabbas, along with Silas, was entrusted with delivering the council's decision, which affirmed that Gentile believers were not required to follow the entirety of the Mosaic Law, except for a few specific prohibitions.
Acts 15:32 further notes, "Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers."
In summary, the name Barsabbas is associated with two early Christian figures who were both involved in significant events in the nascent church. Joseph Barsabbas was a candidate for apostleship, while Judas Barsabbas played a crucial role in communicating the decisions of the Jerusalem Council, helping to shape the early church's understanding of Gentile inclusion. Both men exemplify the dedication and leadership present in the early Christian community.
Greek
923.Barsabbas -- "son of Sabba,"Barsabbas, the surname of two...... 922, 923.
Barsabbas. 924 . "son
... Judas. Word Origin of Aramaic origin
Definition "son of Sabba,"
Barsabbas, the surname of two Isr.
...2459. Ioustos -- Justus, the name of three Christians
... Masculine Transliteration: Ioustos Phonetic Spelling: (ee-ooce'-tos) Short Definition:
Justus Definition: Justus, (a) a surname of JosephBarsabbas, one of the...
Library
The Writings of Papias.
... And he tells another wonderful story of Justus, surnamedBarsabbas: that he drank
a deadly poison, and yet, by the grace of the Lord, suffered no harm. 10....
The Church History of Eusebius. Index of Subjects.
The life of constantine. <....
The Heresies Attacked by the Apostles.
... to send men chosen from among our own selves, with Barnabas, and Paul of Tarsus,
the apostle of the Gentiles, and Judas who was calledBarsabbas, and Silas...
Paul Before his Conversion.
... There are many similar instances of double names among the Jews of that time, as
Hillel and Pollio, Cephas and Peter, John and Mark,Barsabbas and Justus...
The Synod of Jerusalem, and the Compromise Between Jewish and...
... decree was delivered by four special messengers, two representing the church at
Antioch, Barnabas and Paul, and two from Jerusalem, JudasBarsabbas and Silas...
Thesaurus
Barsabbas (2 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BARSABAS;
BARSABBAS. bar'-sa-bas,
bar-sab'-as. See JOSEPH
BARSABBAS; JUDAS
BARSABBAS. JOSEPH
BARSABBAS.
...Bar-sabbas (2 Occurrences)
Bar-sabbas.Barsabbas,Bar-sabbas. Barsab'bas . Multi-Version Concordance
Bar-sabbas (2 Occurrences)....Barsabbas,Bar-sabbas. Barsab'bas . Reference Bible
Matthias (2 Occurrences)
... ma-thi'-as (Matthias, or Maththias; Mattithyah, "given of Yah"): Matthias was the
one upon whom the lot fell when he, along with JosephBarsabbas, was put...
Barsabas (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BARSABAS;BARSABBAS. bar'-sa-bas, bar-sab'-as.
See JOSEPHBARSABBAS; JUDASBARSABBAS. Multi-Version Concordance...
Surname (11 Occurrences)
... Acts 10:5, 32; Acts 11:13); of Mark-John whose surname was Mark (Acts 12:12, 25;
Acts 15:37); of Judas-surnamed Iscariot (Luke 22:3); ofBarsabbas-who was...
Justus (3 Occurrences)
... jus'-tus (Ioustos): There are three of this name mentioned in the New Testament.
(1) It was the Roman surname of JOSEPHBARSABBAS (which see) (Acts 1:23)....
Judas (42 Occurrences)
... J. Hutchinson. JUDASBARSABBAS. bar-sab-'as... 15:32).Barsabbas being a patronymic,
Judas was probably the brother of JosephBarsabbas. He...
Juda (11 Occurrences)
... A house is pointed out as his, in a lane off the Straight Street. (7) Judas
Barsabbas (Acts 15:22, 27, 32; see separate article). SF Hunter....
Leading (101 Occurrences)
... Paul and Barnabas. Judas, calledBar-sabbas, and Silas, leading men among
the brethren, were selected, (WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV). Acts 16...
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