Overview
The Bible addresses rabbi across 17 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John, Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Master, Call of God, the, Call, Personal and Hypocrisy. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Peter, Moses and Elijah.
Key Bible verses about rabbi
New Testament
Matthew
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Mark
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.
And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?1161 The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
John
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
Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
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.
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.
In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
People in the Bible and rabbi
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying rabbi for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 23:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how John, Matthew and Mark each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus, Peter and Moses and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Master, Call of God, the, Call, Personal and Hypocrisy.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about rabbi?
The Bible addresses rabbi across 17 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John, Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Master, Call of God, the, Call, Personal and Hypocrisy. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Peter, Moses and Elijah.
How many Bible verses are about rabbi?
The Bible references rabbi in 17 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention rabbi?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 23:7: “And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with rabbi?
Jesus, Peter, Moses, Elijah and Bartholomew.
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