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Person

Barabbas

released prisoner

Prisoner released instead of in the passion narratives.

10 appearances4 Bible books1 known aliases

Who or what is this?

Prisoner held during the trial of Jesus, described variously as a notable prisoner, an insurrectionist who had committed murder, and a robber. offers the crowd a choice between him and Jesus, and the chief priests stir up the people to ask for Barabbas. He is released while is handed over to be crucified.

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