Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ῥαββί”
Understanding rhabbí reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (רַב with pronominal suffix) Master, Rabbi. - my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ῥαββί
Phonetichrab-bee'
Transliterationrhabbí
Grammar Code
H:N
Hebrew Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (רַב with pronominal suffix) Master, Rabbi. - my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
15 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:25 | “Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.” Word: ῥαββί (rhabbí) | |
| Mark 11:21 | “And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.” Word: ῥαββί (rhabbí) | |
| John 4:31 | “In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.” Word: ῥαββί (rhabbí) |