Barabbas

[ buh-rab-uh s ]

/ bəˈræb əs /

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.

Example sentences from the Web for barabbas

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

The Barabbas Theory of Voting: Bible Story Shows Tough Choices for Midterms |Jay Parini |November 2, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
To hear foreign authors denounce American publishers by every term of opprobrium which could commonly be applied to Barabbas!

Abroad with the Jimmies |Lilian Bell
And Dismas was at last set free from Barabbas, to whom a demoniacal fate had chained him his whole life long.

I.N.R.I. |Peter Rosegger

By his side, Barabbas would appear a gentleman of exceptional honesty.

Abroad with the Jimmies |Lilian Bell
"Dismas, there's someone," whispered Barabbas, grasping the handle of his weapon.

I.N.R.I. |Peter Rosegger
"Now we'll share our guests in brotherly fashion," said Barabbas.

I.N.R.I. |Peter Rosegger

Barabbas

/ (bəˈræbəs) /

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