Reference: Master
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The Greek word for teacher is tr 'master' in 2Ma 1:10, Jas 3:1, and in all its occurrences in the Gospels except Lu 2:46, where it is 'doctor,' and Joh 3:2 'teacher.' See Lord and Slave.
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And it came to pass, after three days, that they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him: Rabbi, we know that thou hast come as a teacher from God; for no man can do these signs which thou doest, unless God be with him.
My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
Morish
1. In the O.T. there are five words so translated, but only one that occurs frequently, adon, which is often rendered 'Lord,' and signifies 'master' either as owner or ruler. In the N.T. there is ??????, often translated 'Lord:' this is rendered 'master' in reference to God in Eph 6:9; Col 4:1; and is often used as between master and servants.
2. ??????????, 'teacher.' This is often translated 'master' in the gospels in application to the Lord. Mt 8:19; Mr 4:38; Lu 3:12; Joh 1:38, etc. It is the same word in Jas 3:1, "Be not many teachers."
3. ????????, master in the sense of 'owner,' as of slaves. 1Ti 6:1-2; 2Ti 2:21; Tit 2:9; 1Pe 2:18.
4. ?????????, 'superintendent, overseer.' Lu 5:5; 8:24,45; 9:33,49; 17:13.
5. ?????????, 'leader.' Mt 23:8,10.
6. ?????, 'Rabbi,' a Jewish title. Mt 26:25,49; Mr 9:5; 11:21; 14:45; Joh 4:31; 9:2; 11:8.
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And a certain scribe came and said to him.: Teacher, I will follow thee wherever thou goest.
But you must not be called Rabbi; for one is your leader, and all of you are brethren.
And be not called leaders; for one is your leader, the Christ.
And Judas, who delivered him up, answered and said: Rabbi, is it I? He replied: You have said.
And immediately he came to Jesus, and said: Hail, Rabbi! and kissed him.
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on the pillow. And they awoke him, and said to him: Teacher, carest thou not that we perish?
And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
And Peter, calling his words to mind, said to him: Rabbi, see! the fig-tree which thou didst curse has withered.
And when he came, he immediately went up to him and said: Rabbi, Rabbi, and kissed him.
And the publicans also came to be immersed, and they said to him: Teacher, what shall we do?
And Simon answered and said to him: Master, we have toiled all night and have caught nothing; but at thy command, I will let down the net.
And they came to him, and awoke him, saying: Master, master, we perish. But he arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and there was a calm.
And Jesus said: Who touched me? When they all denied, Peter and those with him said: Master, the multitudes press upon thee, and throng thee, and dost thou say, Who touched me?
And it came to pass, that, as they were withdrawing from him, Peter said to Jesus: Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tents, one for thee, one for Moses, and one for. Elijah, not knowing what he said.
And John answered and said: Master, we saw a certain one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us.
And they lift ed up their voice, saying: Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
And Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said to them:
In the mean time, the disciples besought him, saying: Rabbi, eat.
And his disciples asked him, saying: Rabbi, who sinned, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
His disciples said to him: Rabbi, the Jews just now sought to stone thee, and art thou going thither again?
But the centurion had more confidence in the pilot, and in the owner of the ship, than in the things which were spoken by Paul.
And you masters, do the same things to them, leaving off threatening, knowing that you yourselves have a master in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.
Masters, give to your servants what is just and equal, for you know that you have a Master in heaven.
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God, and his teaching, be not reviled. And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren: but rather let them serve them, because they who partake of the benefit of their service, are believers and beloved brethren. These things enforce in your teaching and exhortation.
Exhort servants to be subject to their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not contradicting,
My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
And every master of a ship, and every one in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood far off,