Βαρναβᾶ
Barnábas
of Barnabas
Barnabas — A personal name meaning 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation.' In the New Testament and related texts, it refers specifically to a notable Judean follower of Jesus, described as a Levite from Cyprus. The name carries the sense of someone associated with bringing comfort, encouragement, or prophetic exhortation.
Colossians 4:10 · Word #11
Lexicon G921
| Lemma | Βαρνάβας |
| Transliteration | Barnábas |
| Strong's | G921 |
| Definition | Barnabas — A personal name meaning 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation.' In the New Testament and related texts, it refers specifically to a notable Judean follower of Jesus, described as a Levite from Cyprus. The name carries the sense of someone associated with bringing comfort, encouragement, or prophetic exhortation. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of Barnabas |
| Literal | of-Barnabas |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Βαρναβᾶς |
| Strong's | G921 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G921-01
of Barnabas
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, singular, genitive case (GMS) — indicating possession, source, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine singular form indicates possession or association, requiring the rendering "of Barnabas." The proper name is preserved while reflecting its etymological sense of "son of encouragement/comfort." |
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