Lexical Definition
Βαρνάβας Barnábas (bar-nab'-as) Barnabas N:N-M-P
of Chaldee origin (בַּר and נְבִיא)
Barnabas.
- son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy)
- Barnabas, an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Βαρναβᾷ | Barnabas | Acts.14.20 • Acts.15.2 • Acts.15.22 • Acts.15.25 |
| after Barnabas | Acts.13.43 | |
| to Barnabas | Gal.2.9 | |
| Βαρναβᾶσ | Barnabas | Acts.4.36 • Acts.9.27 • Acts.12.25 • Acts.13.1 • Acts.13.46 • Acts.14.14 • Acts.15.35 • Acts.15.37 • 1Cor.9.6 • Gal.2.13 |
| Βαρναβᾶν | Barnabas | Acts.11.22 • Acts.13.2 • Acts.13.7 • Acts.13.50 • Acts.14.12 • Acts.15.2 • Acts.15.36 • Acts.15.39 |
| Βαρναβᾶ | Barnabas | Acts.15.12 • Gal.2.1 |
| of Barnabas | Acts.11.30 • Col.4.10 | |
| Βαρνάβασ | Barnabas | Acts.11.25 |
Abbott-Smith
Βαρ-ναβᾶς, -α, ὁ (Aram. בַּר, son, as prefix to another word interpreted in Ac 4:36, τῆς παρακλήσεως, perh. נְבוּאָה, wh., however, should be rendered by προφητεία as in II Es 6:14, LXX. Deiss., BS, 309 f., thinks Β. may be a variant of the name Βαρνεβοῦς, son of Nebo, found in a Syrian Inscr., altered with a view to disguising its origin; v. also Milligan, NTD, iii; Dalman, Gr., 142),
Barnabas: Ac 4:36 9:27 11:22, 30 12:25 13-15, I Co 9:6, Ga 2:1, 9, 13, Col 4:10.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 4:36 · 9:27 · 11:22 · 11:30 · 12:25 · 13:1 |
| 1 Corinthians | 9:6 |
| Galatians | 2:1 · 2:9 · 2:13 |
| Colossians | 4:10 |
Profile
Male • Brother of Mary • A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys.
Levite living at the time of the New Testament
Barnabas, also known as Joseph or Joses, was a Levite from Cyprus who played a significant role in the early church and accompanied Paul on missionary journeys.
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Act.4.36;
- referred to as Barnabas Βαρνάβας, or Joseph (KJV= Joses) Ἰωσήφ, or Joses (=Var, KJV) Ἰωσῆς;
- his mother was Mary Μαρία ;
- a brother of Mary Μαρία.
Barnabas, whose original name was Joseph or Joses, was a prominent figure in the early Christian church. He was a Levite from the island of Cyprus (Acts 4:36) who sold his land and brought the money to the apostles, demonstrating his generosity and commitment to the faith. Barnabas played a crucial role in introducing the newly converted Paul to the apostles in Jerusalem, vouching for his sincerity (Acts 9:27). The church in Jerusalem later sent Barnabas to Antioch, where he encouraged the believers and brought Paul to minister there (Acts 11:22-26). Barnabas and Paul were then commissioned by the Holy Spirit to embark on a missionary journey (Acts 13:2), during which they preached the gospel and established churches in various cities. Barnabas was also involved in the dispute concerning the acceptance of Gentile believers and accompanied Paul to the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15). He later separated from Paul due to a disagreement over taking Mark on another journey (Acts 15:36-39). Barnabas continued his ministry with Mark, while Paul chose Silas as his new companion. In the New Testament epistles, Barnabas is mentioned as a fellow laborer and an example of one who worked for the gospel without relying on financial support from the churches (1 Corinthians 9:6). He was recognized as a pillar of the church alongside James and Peter (Galatians 2:9). Barnabas' ministry was characterized by encouragement, generosity, and a commitment to spreading the gospel message.
All entries for Barnabas or Joseph or Joses: Βαρνάβας ☩ Ἰωσήφ ☩ Ἰωσῆς
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