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Rabbi
Open directlyEaston'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).
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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 .
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
RAB'BI, a title of dignity, literally signifying "my master." It was given by the Jews to distinguish teachers of their Law, and frequently applied to our Lord by the disciples and the people. Matt 23:7-8, Gen 26:25, Matt 26:49; Mark 9:5; Jer 11:21; Mark 14:45; John 1:38, Lev 14:49; 2 Sam 3:2, Gal 3:26, etc. The usual Greek word in the Gospels as the title of Christ is "teacher." Matt 8:19; Eze 9:11, etc. The Jews distinguished between Rab, "master," Rabbi, "my master," and Rabboni, "my great master." The last was the most honorable title of all.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
Rabboni, my master
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
RAB'BI, a title of dignity, literally signifying "my master." It was given by the Jews to distinguish teachers of their Law, and frequently applied to our Lord by the disciples and the people. Matt 23:7-8, Gen 26:25, Matt 26:49; Mark 9:5; Jer 11:21; Mark 14:45; John 1:38, Lev 14:49; 2 Sam 3:2, Gal 3:26, etc. The usual Greek word in the
Gospels as the title of Christ is "teacher." Matt 8:19; Eze 9:11, etc. The Jews distinguished between Rab, "master," Rabbi, "my master," and Rabboni, "my great master." The last was the most honorable title of all.
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
Master; lord; teacher; -- a Jewish title of respect or honor for a teacher or doctor of the law. "The gravest rabbies." Milton.