RABBI

Rabbi

(noun) a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher

rabbi

(noun) spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rabbi (plural rabbis)

A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.

A Jew who is or is qualified to be the leader of a Jewish congregation.

(police, slang) A senior officer who acts as a mentor.

Noun

Rabbi (plural Rabbis)

The title of a rabbi (a Jewish scholar or teacher); used before or instead of the rabbi's name.

Source: Wiktionary


Rab"bi (rab"bi or -bi; 277), n.; pl. Rabbis (-biz or -biz) or Rabbies. [L., fr. Gr. "rabbi`, Heb. rabi my master, from rab master, lord, teacher, akin to Ar. rabb.]

Definition: Master; lord; teacher; -- a Jewish title of respect or honor for a teacher or doctor of the law. "The gravest rabbies." Milton.

Be not ye called Rabbi, for one is your Master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren. Matt. xxiii. 8.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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