Word study · Greek
rhabbi
Rabbi, teacher
Say it: rab-BEE (approximate)
ῥαββί
What it means
A Hebrew word meaning "my great one," used as a respectful address to a teacher. In Jesus' day it was becoming a title for recognized teachers of the law. Matthew keeps the Hebrew word; elsewhere people also address Jesus as "Teacher." Judas uses it in 26:25.
Range of meaning
- TeacherA respected teacher.
- TitleA form of address showing honor.
In Matthew
- Chapter 23
"Don't be called Rabbi" (23:7-8).
- Chapter 26
Judas calls him "Rabbi" at the supper and in the garden (26:25, 26:49).
Every verse (4)
Verses where G4461 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources