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Rhabboni
Rhabboni, also spelled Rabboni, is an address meaning teacher.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Rhabboni, also spelled Rabboni, is an address meaning teacher. It is related to rabbi and appears in a personal moment of recognition.
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What changes for Mary when she recognizes Jesus?
An example from the Bible
In John 20, Mary Magdalene calls Jesus Rhabboni after he speaks her name. The account explains the word for readers.
Read John 20:16 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: John 20:16
Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him, “Rabboni!” which is to say, “Teacher!”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
