Strong's G4461 · Greek
ῥαββι
rhabbi · /hrab-bee'/
Definition
of Hebrew origin (7227 with pronominal suffix); my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor:--Master, Rabbi.
KJV: Master, Rabbi
Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (7227 with pronominal suffix)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ῥαββι across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew4 verses
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Matthew 23:8But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Matthew 26:25Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
Matthew 26:49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Mark3 verses
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 11:21And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
Mark 14:45And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
John8 verses
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye?1161 They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? dwellest: or, abidest
John 1:49Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
John 3:2The 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 3:26And 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 4:31In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
John 6:25And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
John 9:2And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
John 11:8His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4461 (rhabbi) mean?
of Hebrew origin (7227 with pronominal suffix); my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor:--Master, Rabbi.
How many times does G4461 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4461 (ῥαββι) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “master.”
How is rhabbi translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4461 is rendered as “master” (9×), “Rabbi” (8×).
Where does the Greek word ῥαββι come from?
of Hebrew origin (7227 with pronominal suffix)