BARBARIAN

According to the Greek idiom, all other nations, however learned and polite they might be, were "barbarians." Hence Paul comprehends all mankind under the names of "Greeks and barbarians," Ro 1:14. Luke calls the inhabitants of the island of Malta, "barbarians," Ac 28:2,4. Indeed, "barbarian" is used in Scripture for every stranger or foreigner who does not speak the native language of the writer, Ps 114:1, and includes no implication whatever of savage nature or manners in those respecting whom it is used.

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barbarian. barbarian, a rude person

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Barbarian. Barbarian
A Greek word used in the New Testament (Rom. 1:14) to denote one of another nation. In Col. 3:11, the word more definitely designates those nations of the Roman empire that did not speak Greek. In 1 Cor. 14:11, it simply refers to one speaking a different language. The inhabitants of Malta are so called (Acts 28:1,2, 4). They were originally a Carthaginian colony. This word nowhere in Scripture bears the meaning it does in modern times.

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BARBARIAN. → A foreigner Ac 28:2-4; Ro 1:14; 1Co 14:11; Col 3:11 → See STRANGER

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"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)

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barbarian. Barbarian, n. a man uncivilized or brutal, a savage

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Bar‐ba″ri‐an (�), n. [[See Barbarous.]] 1. 1. A foreigner.
Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. 1 Cor. xiv. 11. 2. 2. A man in a rude, savage, or uncivilized state.
3. 3. A person destitute of culture. M. Arnold.
4. 4. A cruel, savage, brutal man; one destitute of pity or humanity. “Thou fell barbarian.” Philips.