Barabbas

[ buh-rab-uhs ]

noun

a condemned criminal pardoned by Pilate in order to appease the mob, which demanded that he be freed instead of Jesus. Mark 15:6–11; John 18:40.

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How to use Barabbas in a sentence

The name of Barabbas is worth looking at closely, as it makes the story more challenging as well puzzling.
The Barabbas Theory of Voting: Bible Story Shows Tough Choices for Midterms | Jay Parini | November 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
In fact, the story of Barabbas is more interesting and complicated than most preachers seem willing to acknowledge.
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You know we have a man named Barabbas in jail—he's the fellow that started a rebellion a little while ago.
The King Nobody Wanted | Norman F. Langford
But because his kingdom was not of this world they cried: "Not this man, but Barabbas!"
Religious Studies, Sketches and Poems | Harriet Beecher Stowe
Barabbas had assumed a listening attitude, and his eagle eyes stared out into the desert.
I.N.R.I. | Peter Rosegger

Barabbas knew the band cared much more for Dismas than for himself, and he did not wish matters to come to a climax.
I.N.R.I. | Peter Rosegger
Barabbas went with his steed decorated with gay-coloured feathers, an iron coronet on his head.
I.N.R.I. | Peter Rosegger

British Dictionary definitions for Barabbas

Barabbas

/ (bəˈræbəs) /

noun

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

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