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Rabbi

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EAS

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

My master, a title of dignity given by the Jews to their doctors of the law and their distinguished teachers. It is sometimes applied to Christ (Matt. 23:7, 8; Mark 9:5 (R.V.); John 1:38, 49; 3:2; 6:25, etc.); also to John (3:26).

Scripture References

Matthew 23:7 Matthew 23:8 Mark 9:5 John 1:38 John 1:49 John 3:2 John 6:25 Matthew 26:25 Matthew 26:49 Mark 9:6 Mark 11:21 Mark 14:45 John 3:26 John 4:31 John 9:2 John 11:8 John 20:16

SMI

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

a title of respect signifying master, teacher, given by the Jews to their doctors and teachers, and often addressed to our Lord. (Matthew 23:7,8; 26:25,49; Mark 9:6; 11:21; 14:45; John 1:38,49; 3:2,26; 4:31; 6:25; 9:2; 11:8) Another form of the title was Rabboni. (John 20:16) The titles were used with different degrees of honor; the lowest being rab, master then rabbi, my master ; next rabban, our master ; and greatest of all, Rabboni, my great master .

Scripture References

Matthew 23:7 Matthew 23:8 Mark 9:5 John 1:38 John 1:49 John 3:2 John 6:25 Matthew 26:25 Matthew 26:49 Mark 9:6 Mark 11:21 Mark 14:45 John 3:26 John 4:31 John 9:2 John 11:8 John 20:16

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