Barnabas
pronunciation
How to pronounce Barnabas in British English:
UK ['bɑ:nəbəs]
How to pronounce Barnabas in American English:
US [ˈbɑrnəbəs]
Word Origin
- Barnabas
- surname of Joseph the Levite of Cyprus (Acts iv:36), literally "son of exhortation," from Aramaic bar "son" + nabha "prophecy, exhortation." St. Barnabas' Day (colloquially St. Barnaby), June 11, in the Old Style calendar was reckoned the longest day of the year.
Example
- 1. But some religious leaders threw paul and barnabas out of town .
- 2. Began to despise us and call us barnabas 's wantons .
- 3. There is reverend pastor here in our camp , his name is reverend patrick barnabas .
- 4. This they did , sending their gift to the elders by barnabas and saul .
- 5. What do you think about the ministry and help from ananias and barnabas to saul ?