Matthew 23:8
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
καλέω
may be called
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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ῥαββί
Rabbi;
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ῥαββί
my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor
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διδάσκαλος
Teacher
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διδάσκαλος
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
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εἰμί
are.
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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