βάρβαρος

Strong's Definition

nullb rbaros,bar&#39 -bar-os of uncertain derivation a foreigner (i.e.non-Greek) &#8212 barbarian(-rous).b rbaros,bar&#39 -bar-os of uncertain derivation a foreigner (i.e.non-Greek) &#8212 barbarian(-rous).

Detailed Meaning

one whose speech is rude, rough and harsh, one who speaks a foreign or strange language which is not understood by another, used by the Greeks of any foreigner ignorant of the Greek language, whether mental or moral, with the added notion after the Persian war, of rudeness and brutality. The word is used in the N.T. without the idea of reproachfulness.

Part of Speech

adjective

KJV Translation Counts

barbarian(5x) barbarous(1x)

Related Words

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