According to the New Testament, Barabbas[a] (fl. 1st cent.) was a Jewish bandit and rabble-rouser who was imprisoned by the Roman occupation in Jerusalem, only to be chosen over …

Nov 21, 2025 · Barabbas, in the New Testament, was a prisoner mentioned in all four Gospels who was chosen by the crowd, over Jesus Christ, to be released by Pontius Pilate in a …

Apr 27, 2023 · Barabbas, a criminal on the brink of receiving his execution, gets set free by the Jewish people when they are given a choice between releasing either Barabbas or Jesus.

Barabbas is a figure mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the context of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. His account is found in all four Gospels: Matthew 27:15-26, Mark …

Feb 16, 2024 · Reflecting on Barabbas’s story encourages believers to appreciate the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and the profound love of God that offers redemption to all, regardless of past …

Aug 5, 2022 · Pilate offered the mob a choice: the release of Jesus or the release of Barabbas, a well-known criminal who had been imprisoned “for an insurrection in the city, and for murder” …

BARABBAS bə răb’ əs (Βαραββᾶς, G972, Aram., בַּר אַבָּא, son of the father, or son of Abba). The criminal whom the crowd, in response to Pilate’s offer, chose for release instead of Jesus.

Jan 30, 2025 · As the Lent season advances and we get closer to Easter, we should consider a figure that often gets passed over in the story: Barabbas, the man who was freed instead of …

Nov 10, 2023 · Barabbas is a figure who appears in all four Gospels of the New Testament, specifically during the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate. His role, though brief, plays a critical …

Barabbas' followers celebrate his release, with Jesus being flogged in the background. Barabbas was a Jewish insurrectionist c. 30 C.E. whom Pontius Pilate freed at the Passover feast in …