Barabbas

[ buh-rab-uhs ]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a condemned criminal pardoned by Pilate in order to appease the mob, which demanded that he be freed instead of Jesus.

Barabbas

/ bəˈræbəs /

noun

1. New Testament a condemned robber who was released at the Passover instead of Jesus (Matthew 27:16)

Example Sentences

The name of Barabbas is worth looking at closely, as it makes the story more challenging as well puzzling.

From The Daily Beast

In fact, the story of Barabbas is more interesting and complicated than most preachers seem willing to acknowledge.

From The Daily Beast

You know we have a man named Barabbas in jail—he's the fellow that started a rebellion a little while ago.

From Project Gutenberg

But because his kingdom was not of this world they cried: "Not this man, but Barabbas!"

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Barabbas had assumed a listening attitude, and his eagle eyes stared out into the desert.

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Barabbas knew the band cared much more for Dismas than for himself, and he did not wish matters to come to a climax.

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Barabbas went with his steed decorated with gay-coloured feathers, an iron coronet on his head.

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