The story of Judas Barsabbas
Judas Barsabbas was one of two men chosen by the early Christian community to become an apostle, according to the New Testament. He is mentioned in the book of Acts in the Bible as one of the candidates to replace the apostle Judas Iscariot, who had betrayed Jesus and then committed suicide. The early Christians chose Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot, but little else is known about Judas Barsabbas.
Name meaning
The name "Judas Barsabbas" refers to a biblical figure mentioned in the New Testament. The name can be broken down into two parts: 1. **Judas**: This is a common Jewish name derived from the Hebrew name "Yehudah," which means "praised" or "let God be praised." It was a popular name in the Jewish tradition, and several figures in the Bible bear this name. 2. **Barsabbas**: This is an Aramaic or Hebrew name composed of two parts: "Bar" meaning "son of" and "Sabbas" which could be derived from "Saba," meaning "old man" or "Sabbath." Therefore, "Barsabbas" could be understood as "son of (the) Sabbas" or "son of an old man." Judas Barsabbas is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 15:22-27) as a leader in the early Christian community in Jerusalem. He, along with Silas, was chosen by the apostles and elders to deliver a letter to the Gentile believers, affirming the decisions of the Jerusalem Council.
Name origin
Aramaic
Role
Prophet
In Hebrew
יהודה ברסבאס