ΡΑΒΒΙ, ραββι
RHABBI, rhabbi
Sounds Like: RAH-bee
Translations: Rabbi, a Rabbi, Master, a Master, Teacher, a Teacher
From the root: ΡΑΒΒΙ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a transliteration of a Hebrew word meaning 'my great one' or 'my master'. It was a title of respect and honor given to Jewish teachers or masters of the Law. It is often used when addressing Jesus in the Gospels, signifying respect for his teaching authority. It is a loanword from Hebrew and does not inflect in Koine Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G4461 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 112:5
From the same root
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