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Lexicon :: Strong's G921 - barnabas

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Βαρναβᾶς
Transliteration
barnabas (Key)
Pronunciation
bar-nab'-as
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Part of Speech
proper masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Of Aramaic origin בַּר (H1247) and נְבִיא (H5029)
Strong’s Definitions

Βαρνάβας Barnábas, bar-nab'-as; of Chaldee origin (H1247 and H5029); son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite:—Barnabas.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 29x

The KJV translates Strong's G921 in the following manner: Barnabas (29x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 29x
The KJV translates Strong's G921 in the following manner: Barnabas (29x).

  1. Barnabas = "son of rest"

    1. the surname of Joses or Joseph, a Levite, a native of Cyprus He was a distinguished Christian teacher and companion and colleague of Paul.

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
Βαρνάβας Barnábas, bar-nab'-as; of Chaldee origin (H1247 and H5029); son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite:—Barnabas.
STRONGS G921:
Βαρνάβας, -α [Buttmann, 20 (18)], ὁ, (בַּר son, and נָבָא; according to Luke's interpretation υἱὸς 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, [Acts 11:25 Rec.], Acts 11:30; Acts 12:25; Acts 13-15; 1 Corinthians 9:6; Galatians 2:1, 9, 13; Colossians 4:10.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Acts
4:36; 9:27; 11:22; 11:25; 11:30; 12:25; 13; 14; 15
1 Corinthians
9:6
Galatians
2:1; 2:9; 2:13
Colossians
4:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G921 matches the Greek Βαρναβᾶς (barnabas),
which occurs 29 times in 28 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:36

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:36 - For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:27

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:27 - Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and told them how Saul had seen the Lord on the way to Damascus and how the Lord had spoken to Saul. He also told them that Saul had preached boldly in the name of Jesus in Damascus.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:22

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:22 - When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:25 - Then Barnabas went on to Tarsus to look for Saul.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:30

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:30 - This they did, entrusting their gifts to Barnabas and Saul to take to the elders of the church in Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:25 - When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission to Jerusalem, they returned,[fn] taking John Mark with them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:1 - Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”[fn]), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas[fn]), and Saul.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:2 - One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Dedicate Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:7 - He had attached himself to the governor, Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent man. The governor invited Barnabas and Saul to visit him, for he wanted to hear the word of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:43

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:43 - Many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, and the two men urged them to continue to rely on the grace of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:46

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:46 - Then Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and declared, “It was necessary that we first preach the word of God to you Jews. But since you have rejected it and judged yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we will offer it to the Gentiles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:50

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:50 - Then the Jews stirred up the influential religious women and the leaders of the city, and they incited a mob against Paul and Barnabas and ran them out of town.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 14:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:12 - They decided that Barnabas was the Greek god Zeus and that Paul was Hermes, since he was the chief speaker.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 14:14

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:14 - But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard what was happening, they tore their clothing in dismay and ran out among the people, shouting,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 14:20

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:20 - But as the believers[fn] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. The next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:2 - Paul and Barnabas disagreed with them, arguing vehemently. Finally, the church decided to send Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem, accompanied by some local believers, to talk to the apostles and elders about this question.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:12 - Everyone listened quietly as Barnabas and Paul told about the miraculous signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:22

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:22 - Then the apostles and elders together with the whole church in Jerusalem chose delegates, and they sent them to Antioch of Syria with Paul and Barnabas to report on this decision. The men chosen were two of the church leaders[fn]—Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:25 - So we decided, having come to complete agreement, to send you official representatives, along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:35

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:35 - Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch. They and many others taught and preached the word of the Lord there.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:36

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:36 - After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:37

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:37 - Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:39

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:39 - Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 9:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 9:6 - Or is it only Barnabas and I who have to work to support ourselves?

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:1 - Then fourteen years later I went back to Jerusalem again, this time with Barnabas; and Titus came along, too.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 2:9

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:9 - In fact, James, Peter,[fn] and John, who were known as pillars of the church, recognized the gift God had given me, and they accepted Barnabas and me as their co-workers. They encouraged us to keep preaching to the Gentiles, while they continued their work with the Jews.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 2:13

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:13 - As a result, other Jewish Christians followed Peter’s hypocrisy, and even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 4:10 - Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin. As you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way.
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