Strong's Concordance, Greek Dictionary
5 King James Bible Verses
Here is barbarian in the Bible. What does the source Greek word βάρβαρος mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Strong's Number: G915
Greek Base Word: βάρβαρος
Usage: Barbarian(-rous)
Definition: A foreigner (i.e., non-Greek).
Detailed definition:
Derived terms: Of uncertain derivation.
Comments: This word is used in the New Testament without the idea of reproachfulness.
Pronunciation:
1 to 5 of 5 Verses
“And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.”
— Acts 28:2
“And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.”
— Acts 28:4
“I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.”
— Romans 1:14
“Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.”
— 1 Corinthians 14:11
“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.”
— Colossians 3:11
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