Βαρνάβας
Son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite
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What does Βαρνάβας (Barnábas) mean in the Bible?
Βαρνάβας (Barnábas) is a Greek word meaning "son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite". :--Barnabas. His example illustrates how encouragement and sacrificial giving strengthen the church’s mission. This term runs through the canonical themes of Messiah.
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Meaning
:--Barnabas.
Why This Word Matters
His example illustrates how encouragement and sacrificial giving strengthen the church’s mission. Acts 4:32-37
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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New Testament Witnesses
Cross-Language Connections
Hebrew roots and equivalents that share conceptual or etymological ground with this Greek word.