en_tw/bible/kt/rabbi.md

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# Rabbi #
## Definition: ##
The term "Rabbi" literally means "my master" or "my teacher."
* 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.
* Both John the Baptist and Jesus were sometimes called "Rabbi" by their disciples.
## Translation Suggestions: ##
* 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.
* The project language may also have a special way that teachers are normally addressed.
* Make sure the translation of this term does not indicate that Jesus was a schoolteacher.
* 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))
(See also: [teacher](../kt/teacher.md))
## 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)