What Does “Rabbi” Mean in the Bible?
Title
A Hebrew word that means “teacher.” That is what his disciples called Jesus.
A detail
- “Rabboni”: “my teacher.” That is what Mary Magdalene said to him when she recognized him risen.
Where it appears in the Bible
John 1:38; John 20:16
What the Bible says
John 1:38
And Jesus turning, and seeing them following him, saith to them: What seek you? Who said to him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?
John 20:16
Jesus saith to her: Mary. She turning, saith to him: Rabboni (which is to say, Master).
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
Source: John 1:38; John 20:16