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# Rabbi, Rabboni #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "Rabbi" literally means "my master" or "my teacher."
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* It was a title of respect that was used to address a man who was a Jewish religious teacher, especially a teacher of God's laws.
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* Both John the Baptist and Jesus were sometimes called "Rabbi" by their disciples.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* Ways to translate this term could include "My Master" or "My Teacher" or "Honorable Teacher" or "Religious Teacher." Some languages may capitalize a greeting like this, while others may not.
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* The project language may also have a special way that teachers are normally addressed.
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* Make sure the translation of this term does not indicate that Jesus was a schoolteacher.
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* Also consider how "Rabbi" is translated in a Bible translation in a related language or a national language. (See: [How to Translate Unknowns ](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-unknown ))
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(See also: [[kt/teacher]])
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## Bible References: ##
* [John 01:49-51 ](en/tn/jhn/help/01/49 )
* [John 06:24-25 ](en/tn/jhn/help/06/24 )
* [Mark 14:43-46 ](en/tn/mrk/help/14/43 )
* [Matthew 23:8-10 ](en/tn/mat/help/23/08 )
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