βάρβαρος (bárbaros) — Barbarian
Greek word study: βάρβαρος (bárbaros), Strong's G915. a foreigner (i.e. non-Greek)
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a foreigner (i.e. non-Greek)
KJV translation words: barbarian(-rous)
Strong's G915 is tagged on 6 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 28:2 and last appears in Colossians 3:11.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Acts 28:2 — βάρβαροι — the natives
- Acts 28:4 — βάρβαροι — natives
- Romans 1:14 — βαρβάροις — to barbarians
- 1 Corinthians 14:11 — βάρβαρος — a foreigner
- Colossians 3:11 — βάρβαρος — Barbarian
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Frequently asked questions
What does bárbaros (G915) mean?
A foreigner (i.e. non-greek).
How is G915 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G915 as: barbarian(-rous).
How often does βάρβαρος (bárbaros) appear?
Strong's G915 is tagged on 6 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 28:2 and last appears in Colossians 3:11.
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