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Boyd’s Bible Dictionary
:
(my
master
). A title of respect applied to
Hebrew
doctors
and teachers. Applied also to priests, and to Christ (
Matt. 23:7
7
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. (Matthew 23:7)
;
Mark 9:5
5
And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. (Mark 9:5)
;
John 1:38
38
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? (John 1:38)
).
Rabboni
(
John 20:16
16
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. (John 20:16)
).
“Master” From
Concise Bible Dictionary
:
In the
Old
Testament
there are five words so translated, but only one that occurs frequently,
adon
, which is often rendered “
Lord
,” and signifies “master” either as owner or ruler. In the
New
Testament there is 1.
κύριος
, often translated “Lord”; this is rendered “master” in reference to
God
in
Ephesians 6:9
9
And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. (Ephesians 6:9)
and
Colossians 4:1
1
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 4:1)
; and is often used as between master and servants.
2.
διδάσκαλος
, “
teacher
.” This is often translated “master” in
the gospels
in application to the Lord (
Matt. 8:19
19
And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. (Matthew 8:19)
;
Mark 4:38
38
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? (Mark 4:38)
;
Luke 3:12
12
Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? (Luke 3:12)
;
John 1:38
38
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? (John 1:38)
, and more). It is the same word in
James 3:1
1
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. (James 3:1)
, “Be not many teachers.”
3.
δεσπότης
, master in the sense of “owner,” as of
slaves
(
1 Tim. 6:1-2
1
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
2
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. (1 Timothy 6:1‑2)
;
2 Tim. 2:21
21
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. (2 Timothy 2:21)
;
Titus 2:9
9
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; (Titus 2:9)
;
1 Peter 2:18
18
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. (1 Peter 2:18)
).
4.
ἐπιστάτης
, “superintendent,
overseer
” (
Luke 5:5
5
And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. (Luke 5:5)
;
Luke 8:24,45
24
And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. (Luke 8:24)
45
And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? (Luke 8:45)
;
Luke 9:33,49
33
And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. (Luke 9:33)
49
And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. (Luke 9:49)
;
Luke 17:13
13
And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. (Luke 17:13)
).
5.
καθηγητής
“leader” (
Matt. 23:8,10
8
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. (Matthew 23:8)
10
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. (Matthew 23:10)
).
6.
ραββί
, “
Rabbi
,” a Jewish title (
Matt. 26:25,49
25
Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. (Matthew 26:25)
49
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. (Matthew 26:49)
;
Mark 9:5
5
And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. (Mark 9:5)
;
Mark 11:21
21
And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. (Mark 11:21)
;
Mark 14:45
45
And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. (Mark 14:45)
;
John 4:31
31
In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. (John 4:31)
;
John 9:2
2
And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? (John 9:2)
;
John 11:8
8
His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? (John 11:8)
).
7.
κυβερνήτης
, “ship-master” (
Acts 27:11
11
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. (Acts 27:11)
;
Rev. 18:17
17
For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off, (Revelation 18:17)
).
“Rabbi” From
Concise Bible Dictionary
:
A title of respect among the Jews, signifying “
master
,
teacher
,” but is not known to have been used till the
time
of
Herod the Great
. It was applied to the
Lord
, though often translated “master” in the AV (
Mark 9:5
5
And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. (Mark 9:5)
;
Mark 11:21
21
And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. (Mark 11:21)
;
Mark 14:45
45
And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. (Mark 14:45)
;
John 1:38, 49
38
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? (John 1:38)
49
Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. (John 1:49)
;
John 3:2, 26
2
The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. (John 3:2)
26
And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. (John 3:26)
;
John 4:31
31
In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. (John 4:31)
;
John 6:25
25
And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? (John 6:25)
;
John 9:2
2
And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? (John 9:2)
;
John 11:8
8
His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? (John 11:8)
).
Jesus
forbade the disciples being called Rabbi, for one was their Master (
καθηγητής
), even Christ (
Matt. 23:8
8
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. (Matthew 23:8)
). According to the Jews the gradations of honor
rose
from Rab to Rabbi, and thence to Rabban or
Rabboni
.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
4461
(
find all occurrences in KJV Bible
)
Greek:
ῥαββί
Transliteration:
rhabbi
Phonic:
hrab-bee’
Meaning:
of Hebrew origin (
7227
with pronominal suffix); my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor
KJV Usage:
Master, Rabbi
Potts’
Bible Proper Names
:
My master:―a title of dignity and honor [RABBONI], Matt. 23:7. {Magister}
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