Matthew 23:7

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ τοὺς ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς, καὶ καλεῖσθαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, Ῥαββί, Ῥαββί.

Transliteration

And the aspasmous in the agorais, and kaleisthai by the anthrōpōn, Rabbi, Rabbi.

Grammar Details

*aspasmous*: accusative, masculine, plural - greetings/salutations
*agorais*: dative, feminine, plural - in marketplaces/public areas
*kaleisthai*: present, passive, infinitive - to be called/named
*hypo*: preposition with genitive - by/from
*anthrōpōn*: genitive, masculine, plural - by men/people (genitive of agent)
*Rabbi*: vocative - title of honor, teacher

Word Meanings

*aspasmous*: greetings/salutations/respectful addresses
*agorais*: marketplaces/public squares/forums
*kaleisthai*: to be called/addressed/named
*Rabbi*: my teacher/my master/my great one (repeated for emphasis)

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

John 1:38 : 38 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?
John 1:49 : 49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
John 3:2 : 2 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.
John 3:26 : 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
John 6:25 : 25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
John 20:16 : 16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
Matt 23:8 : 8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Mark 9:5 : 5 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.
Mark 10:51 : 51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee ? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.

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