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Although written in the Holy Gospels exclusively, -described as "a notorious robber, murderer and insurrectionist" (without evidence, much less proof), He is otherwise unknown (but not unknowable).
Written in the original Greek Gospel according or attributed to Matthew (27:17) He is named "Jesus", -"called Barabbas". (This is an indisputable fact.) His name (Jesus) was removed or omitted from the Latin translation of the same text (around 390 c.e.) and most of the subsequent translations thereafter, -leaving 'us' latter-day unsuspecting souls with only "Barabbas" instead.
Barabbas is not a proper name or surname per se' (any more so than is "Christ"), -it is an Aramaic appellation (the indigenous language of the people), the meaning of which is: Bar = Son + ABBA = Father ) as in 'the Father of us all' or 'God', if you will. Thus, we have, like it or not: Jesus Barabbas (the 'Son of God').
Surely the chief priests and elders knew exactly what 'they' were saying when they demanded the release of [Jesus] "Barabbas", -'we' latter-day people, unfortunately, are drowning in a plethora of unknowing.
One viewBarabbus was the thief who was released instead of Jesus on the day of christ's crucifixion.
Barabbas is simply the latter part of the name 'Jesus bar-abas.' Jesus was not an uncommon name at the time and 'bar' is used to note that he is the 'son of Abas'. Many Jewish names still follow this pattern. The word 'abas' is not the same as the word for God the Father. Neither does it make sense that Pilate would ask which of the two prisoners to release if they are the same person!
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Who did Barabbas kill?
The New Testament does not specifically list who Barabbas killed. It is only mentioned that he was a criminal and murderer freed in exchange for Jesus's arrest.
What book in the Bible was Jesus whipped and beaten?
Matthew 27:26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. Mark 15:15 And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. John 19:1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.
Did Barabas go to heaven?
Not as we are led to believe about heaven and hell. His body is in the ground and his spirit is with the Father in heaven (Ecclesiastes 12:7), totally asleep and unaware of anything occurring (Ecclesiastes 9:5). It will be placed back into a new body at the call to the Judgment Process of Jesus Christ. Only Jesus has ascended back into heaven:John 3:13New International Version (NIV)13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man.
Who was Barabbas in The Bible?
Opinion According to the gospels, Pontius Pilate offered the mob the option of freeing Barabbas or Jesus, thereby placing the primary responsibility for Jesus' death at the feet of the Jews. Earl Doherty points out that this is an option no governor of Judea would ever have offered, and there is no record of such a Roman policy anywhere. John Shelby Spong concurs, saying that in his research, he has been able to find no evidence that there was a custom among the Jews of releasing a prisoner at the time of the Passover. In the face of this evidence, it must be considered that Barabbas may have been an allegory created by the author of Mark's Gospel. Spong suggests the original crucifixion story could have been related to the Yom Kippur tradition. One lamb or goat (Jesus) was killed for our sins and one had the sins of the people symbolically transferred to him, after which he was chased away (Barabbas).Richard Carrier points out that Barabbas means "son of the father" and says that it is an obvious pun on Christ himself. The Jews chose the wrong "son of the father", one who represents the Old Covenant, as well as the scapegoat (the lamb) sent off, bearing the people's sins into the wilderness, while its twin is sacrificed (Lev. 16:8-10, 23:27-32, Heb. 8-9).OpinionIn the first instance, Jesus is Barabbas and/or Barabbas is Jesus, -that is to say that 'Jesus' was His name; Barabbas was what He was called. "Jesus Barabbas", written in the original Greek Gospel according or attributed to Matthew (27:17) but that His name [Jesus] was removed or omitted from the Latin 'translation' of the same text (around 390 c. e.) and most of the subsequent 'translations' thereafter, -leaving us latter-day people with only "Barabbas" instead.Barabbas is not a proper name or surname (any more so than is "Christ"), -it is what He was called. It is an Aramaic appellation, the meaning of which is: Bar = Son + Abba = Father (as in 'the Father of us all' or, 'God', if you will).This of course begs the question: Who is Jesus Christ.Barabbas in the BibleMatthew 2715Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.16And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.17Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?18For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.19When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.20But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.21The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.22Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.23And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.24When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.25Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.26Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
What did barabbas do to be imprisoned?
Barabas was robber and could also have been a murderer.
What did Jesus tell barabbas he should do?
There is no record in the Bible of Jesus saying anything to Barabbas.
Who is Pontius Pilate and Barabbas?
Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea at the time of Jesus' ministry and Barabbas was a convicted murder. Pilate offered to release either Jesus or Barabbas assuming the crowd would respond reasonably and ask for Jesus' release. The mob chose Barabbas, and they called for Jesus to be crucified (Luke 23).
Is there an account in the bible where Barabbas met Lazarus?
No, there is no account in the Bible where Barabbas and Lazarus met. Barabbas is mentioned in relation to Jesus's crucifixion and release, while Lazarus is mentioned in the story of his resurrection by Jesus. Their stories are separate and there is no mention of them meeting.
Who was released so Jesus could die?
Barabbas .
Who was the other person pardoned instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
Who killed barabbas?
The New Testament does not specifically list who Barabbas killed. It is only mentioned that he was a criminal and murderer freed in exchange for Jesus's arrest.
Who was the criminal that was released at the trial of Jesus?
Barabbas was the criminal that was released at the trial of Jesus.
What was the name of the prisioner that was let go instead of jesus?
Barabbas
Who was the first person to bring the idea of cruxification of Jesus Christ?
The people of Israel. When Pilot offered them the choice to either let Jesus or Barabbas free, they chose Barabbas. Then when Pilot asked what he should do with Jesus, they yelled, "Crucify him!"
Who was Jesus trialled against on good Friday?
Jesus was not trialed against anyone on Good Friday. After his trial, Pilate offered to free one prisoner, as was the custom at that time. The people were to choose between Jesus and Barabbas. They chose Barabbas.
Who played Barabbas in the movie 'Jesus'?
The cast of Barabbas - 1935 includes: Gabrielle Casartelli Christine Silver Torin Thatcher
Who was the murderer the people let go instead of Jesus?
Barabbas. (Matthew 27.20-26) Please see Relevant answers at this site.
