Barabbas

noun

Ba·rab·bas bə-ˈra-bəs

: a prisoner according to Matthew, Mark, and John released in preference to Christ at the demand of the multitude

Etymology

Greek, from Aramaic Bar-abba

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Barabbas was in the 13th century

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Style

“Barabbas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Barabbas. Accessed 6 Feb. 2023.

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