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ῥαββί G4461

G4461 is the Greek word ῥαββί, transliterated rhabbí. The King James Version most often renders it master.

Word: ῥαββίTransliteration: rhabbíLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 15 verses

What it means

my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor.

Where it comes from

of Hebrew origin (H07227 with pronominal suffix).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 16 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

master 9×rabbi 7×

Strong's own list of renderings: Master, Rabbi.

Verses using ῥαββί

All 15 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 23:7 · KJV

And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

Matthew 23:8 · KJV

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Matthew 26:25 · KJV

Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

Matthew 26:49 · KJV

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

Mark 9:5 · KJV

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 11:21 · KJV

And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.

Mark 14:45 · KJV

And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

John 1:38 · KJV

Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?

John 1:49 · KJV

Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

John 3:2 · KJV

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.

John 3:26 · KJV

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.

John 4:31 · KJV

In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.

John 6:25 · KJV

And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?

John 9:2 · KJV

And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

John 11:8 · KJV

His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?

Common questions

What does Strong's G4461 mean?

G4461 is the Greek word ῥαββί (rhabbí), meaning my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor.

How is G4461 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it master (9 times), rabbi (7 times).

How many times does G4461 appear in the Bible?

ῥαββί (rhabbí) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4461 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H07227 with pronominal suffix).

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