“every one not a Greek is a barbarian” is the common Greek definition, and in this strict sense
the word is sued in (Romans 1:14) It often retains this primitive meaning, as in (1 Corinthians
14:11; Acts 28:24)
Barhumite, The
[Bahurim]
Bariah
(fugitive), a descendant of the royal family of Judah. (1 Chronicles 3:22) (B.C. before 410.)
Barjesus
(son of Jesus). [Elymas]
Barjona
(son of Jonah). [Peter]
Barkos
(painted). “Children of Barkos” were among the Nethinim who returned from the captivity with
Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:53; Nehemiah 7:55) (B.C. 536.)
Barley
is one of the most important of the cereal grains, and the most hardy of them all. It was grown
by the Hebrews, (Leviticus 27:16; 8:8; Ruth 2:17) etc., who used it for baking into bread chiefly
among the poor, (Judges 7:13; 2 Kings 4:42; John 6:9,13) and as fodder for horses. (1 Kings 4:28)
The barley harvest, (Ruth 1:22; 2:23; 2 Samuel 21:9;10) takes place in Palestine in March and
April, and in the hilly district as late as May. It always precedes the wheat harvest, in some places
by a week, in others by fully three weeks. In Egypt the barley is about a month earlier than the
wheat; whence its total destruction by the hail storm. (Exodus 9:31)
Barnabas
(son of consolation or comfort) a name given by the apostles, (Acts 4:36) to Joseph (or Jose),
a Levite of the island of Cyprus, who was early a disciple of Christ. In (Acts 9:27) we find him
introducing the newly-converted Saul to the apostles at Jerusalem. Barnabas was sent to Jerusalem,
(Acts 11:19-26) and went to Tarsus to seek Saul, as one specially raised up to preach to the Gentiles.
(Acts 26:17) He brought him to Antioch, and was sent with him to Jerusalem. (Acts 11:30) On their
return, they were ordained by the church for the missionary work, (Acts 13:2) and sent forth (A.D.
45). From this time Barnabas and Paul enjoy the title and dignity of apostles. Their first missionary
journey is related in (Acts 13:14) Returning to Antioch (A.D. 47 or 48), they were sent (A.D. 50),
with some others, to Jerusalem. (Acts 15:1,36) Afterwards they parted and Barnabas took Mark
and sailed to Cyprus, his native island. Here the Scripture notices of him cease. The epistle attributed
to Barnabas is believed to have been written early in the second century.
Barsabas
(son of Sabas or rest). [Joseph BARSABAS; Judas BARSABAS]
Barsabbas
Revised Version of (Acts 1:23) for BAR’SABAS.
Bartholomew
(son of Tolmai), one of the twelve apostles of Christ. (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14;
Acts 1:13) It has been not improperly conjectured that he is identical with Nathanael. (John 1:45)
ff. He is said to have preached the gospel in India, that is, probably, Arabia Felix, and according
to some in Armenia.
Bartimaeus
frankie
(Frankie)
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