BARLEY to BARUCH

BARLEY

a grain much cultivated in Egypt (Ex. 9:31) and in Palestine (Lev. 27:16; Deut. 8:8). It was usually the food of horses (1 Kings 4:28).

Barley bread was used by the poorer people (Judg. 7:13; 2 Kings 4:42).
Barley of the first crop was ready for the harvest by the time of the Passover, in the middle of April (Ruth 1:22; 2 Sam. 21:9). Mention is made of barley-meal (Num. 5:15).
Our Lord fed five thousand with "five barley loaves and two small fishes" (John 6:9).

A product of Egypt Ex 9:31
Palestine Deut 8:8; 1Ch 11:13; Jer 41:8

Fed to horses 1Ki 4:28
Used in offerings Nu 5:15; Eze 45:15

Traffic in 2Ch 2:10; Ho 3:2
Tribute in 2Ch 27:5

Priests estimated value of Le 27:16; 2Ki 7:1; Re 6:6
Absalom burns Joab's field of 2Sa 14:30
Loaves of Jn 6:9, 13

BARN

a storehouse (Deut. 28:8; Job 39:12; Hag. 2:19) for grain, which was usually under ground, although also sometimes above ground (Luke 12:18).

General scriptures concerning 2Ki 6:27; Job 39:12; Pr 3:10; Joe 1:17; Hag 2:19; Mt 6:26; 13:30; Lk 12:18, 24

See GARNER

BARNABAS

son of consolation, the surname of Joses, a Levite (Acts 4:36).

His name stands first on the list of prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch (Ac 13:1). Luke speaks of him as a "good man" (Ac 11:24). He was born of Jewish parents of the tribe of Levi. He was a native of Cyprus, where he had a possession of land (Acts 4:36, 37), which he sold. His personal appearance is supposed to have been dignified and commanding (Acts 14:11, 12). When Paul returned to Jerusalem after his conversion, Barnabas took him and introduced him to the apostles (Ac 9:27). They had probably been companions as students in the school of Gamaliel.

The prosperity of the church at Antioch led the apostles and brethren at Jerusalem to send Barnabas thither to superintend the movement. He found the work so extensive and weighty that he went to Tarsus in search of Saul to assist him. Saul returned with him to Antioch and laboured with him for a whole year (Acts 11:25, 26).

The two were at the end of this period sent up to Jerusalem with the contributions the church at Antioch had made for the poorer brethren there (Ac 11:28-30). Shortly after they returned, bringing John Mark with them, they were appointed as missionaries to the heathen world, and in this capacity visited Cyprus and some of the principal cities of Asia Minor (Acts 13:14).

Returning from this first missionary journey to Antioch, they were again sent up to Jerusalem to consult with the church there regarding the relation of Gentiles to the church (Acts 15:2: Gal. 2:1). This matter having been settled, they returned again to Antioch, bringing the decree of the council as the rule by which Gentiles were to be admitted into the church.

When about to set forth on a second missionary journey, a dispute arose between Saul and Barnabas as to the propriety of taking John Mark with them again. The dispute ended by Saul and Barnabas taking separate routes. Saul took Silas as his companion, and journeyed through Syria and Cilicia; while Barnabas took his nephew John Mark, and visited Cyprus (Acts 15:36-41). Barnabas is not again mentioned by Luke in the Acts.

Also called JOSES
A prophet Ac 13:1

An apostle Ac 14:14
A Levite who gave his possessions to be owned in common with other disciples Ac 4:36, 37

Brings him to the apostles Ac 9:25-27
Accompanies Paul to Jerusalem Ac 11:30

Returns with Paul to Antioch (of Syria) Ac 12:25
Goes with Paul to Seleucia Ac 13:1

Goes with Paul to Iconium Ac 14:1-7
Called Jupiter (Zeus) Ac 14:12-18

Goes to Derbe Ac 14:20
Is sent as an emissary to Jerusalem Ac 15:1; Ga 2:1-9

Disaffected toward Paul Ac 15:36-39
Is reconciled to Paul 1Co 9:6

Piety of Ac 11:24
Devotion of, to Jesus Ac 15:26

BARREL

a vessel used for keeping flour (1 Kings 17:12, 14, 16).

The same word (cad) so rendered is also translated "pitcher," a vessel for carrying water (Gen. 24:14; Judg. 7:16).

An earthen jar 1Ki 17:12, 14, 16; 18:33

BARRENNESS

For a woman to be barren was accounted a severe punishment among the Jews (Gen. 16:2; 30:1-23; 1 Sam. 1:6, 27; Isa. 47:9; 49:21; Luke 1:25).

Instances of barrenness are noticed (Gen. 11:30; 25:21; 29:31; Judg. 13:2, 3; Luke 1:7, 36).

(Sterility of women)
A reproach Ge 30:22, 23; 1Sa 1:6, 7; 2:1-11; Isa 4:1; Lk 1:25
Miraculously removed, instances of
Sarai Ge 17:15-21
Rebecca Ge 25:21
Manoah's wife Jud 13:1
Hannah 1Sa 1:6-20
Elisabeth Lk 1:5-25

Sent as a judgment Ge 20:17, 18

See CHILDLESSNESS

BARSABAS

son of Saba, the surname (1) of Joseph, also called Justus (Acts 1:23), some identify him with Barnabas; (2) of Judas, who was a "prophet."

Nothing more is known of him than what is mentioned in Acts 15:32.

1. Surname of Joseph Ac 1:23

2. Judas Ac 15:22

BARTER

See COMMERCE

BARTHOLOMEW

son of Tolmai, one of the twelve apostles (Matt. 10:3; Acts 1:13); generally supposed to have been the same as Nathanael.

In the synoptic gospels Philip and Bartholomew are always mentioned together, while Nathanael is never mentioned; in the fourth gospel, on the other hand, Philip and Nathanael are similarly mentioned together, but nothing is said of Bartholomew. He was one of the disciples to whom our Lord appeared at the Sea of Tiberias after his resurrection (John 21:2).

He was also a witness of the Ascension (Acts 1:4, 12, 13). He was an "Israelite indeed" (John 1:47).

One of the apostles Mt 10:3; Mr 3:18; Lk 6:14; Ac 1:13

BARTIMEUS (BARTIMAEUS)

son of Timaeus, one of the two blind beggars of Jericho (Mark 10:46; Matt. 20:30). His blindness was miraculously cured on the ground of his faith.

A blind man Mr 10:46-52; Mt 20:29-34; Lk 18:35-43

BARUCH

blessed.

(1.) The secretary of the prophet Jeremiah 32:12; 36:4).

He was of the tribe of Judah (Jer 51:59). To him Jeremiah dictated his prophecies regarding the invasion of the Babylonians and the Captivity. These he read to the people from a window in the temple in the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim, king of Judah (Jer. 36:1 all). He afterwards read them before the counsellors of the king at a private interview; and then to the king himself, who, after hearing a part of the roll, cut it with a penknife, and threw it into the fire of his winter parlour, where he was sitting.

During the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, he was the keeper of the deed of purchase Jeremiah had made of the territory of Hanameel (Jer. 32:12). Being accused by his enemies of favouring the Chaldeans, he was cast, with Jeremiah, into prison, where he remained till the capture of Jerusalem (B.C. 586). He probably died in Babylon.

(2.) Neh. 3:20; 10:6; 11:5.

1. An amanuensis (copyist) of Jeremiah Jer 32:12-16; 36:4-32; 43:3-6; 45:1, 2 2. Son of Labai Ne 3:20; 10:6 3. A descendant of Pharez Ne 11:5