Bible Dictionary
Barsabas
Barsabas was the surname of Joseph, also called Justus, and of Judas, a prophet and leader who was sent with Paul and Barnabas from the Jerusalem church.
Definition
Barsabas was a surname applied to Joseph, also called Justus, and to Judas. The name is explained as “son of Saba” or “son of rest.”
Biblical Usage
Joseph Barsabas was one of the men considered for the place among the apostles left vacant by Judas. Judas Barsabas was a prophet and was sent with Paul and Barnabas from the Jerusalem church; nothing further is recorded about him in the supplied material.
Historical Background
Barsabas functions as a surname or patronymic designation. The supplied material does not establish that Joseph Barsabas was Barnabas.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Son of Saba, the surname (1) of Joseph, also called Justus (Acts 1:23), some identify him with Barnabas; (2) of Judas, who was a “prophet.” Nothing more is known of him than what is mentioned in Acts 15:32.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(son of Sabas or rest). [Joseph BARSABAS; Judas BARSABAS]