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And at that time they were holding a notable prisoner called Barabbas.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Greek: Transliteration:
at that time Then, at that time. Adv H5119 τότε tote
they were holding To have, hold, possess. V-IIA-3P H2192 εἶχον eichon
a notable Notable, conspicuous. Adj-AMS H1978 ἐπίσημον episēmon
And A weak adversative particle, generally placed second in its clause; but, on the other hand, and. N-AMS H1198 δέσμιον desmion
called (denoting speech in progress), (a) to say, speak; to mean, mention, tell, (b) to call, name, especially in the pass., (c) to tell, command. V-PPM/P-AMS H3004 λεγόμενον legomenon
Barabbas. Barabbas. N-AMS H912 Βαραββᾶν barabban
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Barabbas

Barabbas [N] [H] [S] i.e., son of Abba or of a father, a notorious robber whom Pilate proposed to condemn to death instead of Jesus, whom he wished to release, in accordance with the Roman custom ( John 18:40 ;  Mark 15:7 ;  Luke 23:19 ). But the Jews were so bent on the death of Jesus that they demanded that Barabbas should be pardoned ( Matthew 27:16-26 ;  Acts 3:14 ). Thi... View Details

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Berean Bible And at that time they were holding a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
King James Bible And at that time they were holding had then a notable prisoner prisoner, called Barabbas.
Hebrew Greek English And at At that time they were holding a notable prisoner notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.
New American Standard Bible 1995 And at At that time they were holding a notable prisoner notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.