Matthew 23:7

Matthew 23:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
• New International Version (NIV)they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and greetings in the marketplaces and being called rabbi by others.
• New King James Version (NKJV)greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’

Context of Matthew 23:7

5But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments. 6They love the place of honor at banquets and the chief seats in the synagogues, and respectful greetings in the market places, and being called Rabbi by men. 8But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.

Matthew 23:7 word by word

καὶ τοὺς ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς καὶ καλεῖσθαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων ῥαββίRead the interlinear

• and respectful greetingsἀσπασμόςaspasmos · salutationG783
• in the marketἀγοράagora · marketplaceG58
• and being calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
• Rabbiῥαββίrhabbi · RabbiG4461
• by menἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444

Cross-references for Matthew 23:7

• John 1:38And Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, “What do you seek?” They said to Him, “Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are You staying?”
• John 3:2this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”
• John 6:25When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
• John 20:16Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means, Teacher).

Commentaries on Matthew 23:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7To be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi - רבי רבי , i.e. My teacher! my teacher! The second rabbi is omitted by several excellent MSS., by most of the ancient versions, and by some of the fathers. Griesbach has left it in the text, with the note of doubtfulness. There are three words used among the Jews as titles of dignity, which they apply to their doctors - Rabh, Rabbi, and Rabban; each of these terms has its particular meaning: rabban implies much more than…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Greetings in the markets - Markets were places where multitudes of people were assembled together. They were pleased with special attention in public places, and desired that all should show them particular respect. Greetings - Salutations. See the notes at Luke 10:4. To be called Rabbi, Rabbi - This word literally signifies great. It was a title given to eminent teachers of the law among the Jews; a title of honor and dignity, denoting authority and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Rabbi was a title given to an authoritative and respected Jewish teacher.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi--It is the spirit rather than the letter of this that must be pressed; though the violation of the letter, springing from spiritual pride, has done incalculable evil in the Church of Christ. The reiteration of the word "Rabbi" shows how it tickled the ear and fed the spiritual pride of those ecclesiastics.Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 23:7

• Ambition
• Church
• Hypocrisy
• Pharisees
• Pride
• Rabbi
• Satire
• Teachers

In the dictionaries

• Abase
• Bewray
• Devour
• Exalt
• Fill
• Gnat
• Ought
• Partaker
• Rabbi
• Scribes

Commentaries on Matthew 23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings