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Commentary Index | Return to PrayerRequest.comFausset Bible Dictionary: Barabbas
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("son of the father.") A contrast to the true Son of the Father! The Jews asked the murderous taker of life to be given as a favor to them (it being customary to release one prisoner at the passover), and killed the Prince of life! (-15.) A robber () who had committed murder in an insurrection () and was cast into prison (compare -26). (See PILATE for the probable reason of the Jews' keenness for his release.)