Matthew 23:7

Modern

…the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.

Traditional

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

Literal

…and the greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by men.

Latin

…et salutationes in foro, et vocari ab hominibus Rabbi.

Greek

English

…the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.

Rabbi was a title given to an authoritative and respected Jewish teacher.

Theme notes and profiles

John 1:38
Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked. They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?”
John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
John 20:16
Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).
John 3:2
He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”
John 3:26
So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”
John 6:25
When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
Mark 9:5
Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
Matthew 23:8
But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
Mark 10:51
“What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.”