Matthew 23:7

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 23:7

BSB

the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of 'Rabbi' by which they are addressed.

AKJV

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

CPDV

and greetings in the marketplace, and to be called Master by men.

ERV

and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called of men, Rabbi.

NHEB

the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi' by people.

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 23:7

AndG2532Conjunction greetingsG783Noun Masculine inG1722PrepositionthemarketsG58Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctiontobecalledG2564Verb ofG5259Preposition menG444Noun Masculine RabbiG4461Noun Masculine RabbiG4461Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 23:7

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 23:7

Summary

Leaders desire public deference and exalted titles

Event

Condemning title-seeking

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD