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, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
My brethren, be not many masters, 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 unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then 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 all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.
And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?
In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,