Bible dictionary for children
Rabbi
Rabbi is a respectful title meaning teacher.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Rabbi is a respectful title meaning teacher. In the Gospels, people use it when addressing Jesus and other teachers.
Talk about it
What would you expect to do as a learner with a rabbi?
An example from the Bible
John explains the title when two disciples speak to Jesus. The explanation helps readers who do not know the original word.
Read John 1:38 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: John 1:38
Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, being interpreted, Teacher), “where are you staying?”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
