Definition of rabbi Rabbi
/ɹæˈbajˌ/ - [rabay] - rab•bi
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NounPlural: rabbis |
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| rabbi - spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law | ||
| spiritual leader a leader in religious or sacred affairs | ||
| rabbinate the office or function of a rabbi | ||
| hebrew the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel | ||
| amora one of a group of rabbis (active AD 250-500) who discussed the Mishnaic law in the law schools of Palestine and Mesopotamia where they explained and applied earlier teachings and whose discussions are recorded in the Talmud; they emphasized the study of Torah and the importance of personal action and the fulfillment of the commandments | ||
| rabbi - a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher | ||
| form of address, title of respect, title an established or recognized right; "a strong legal claim to the property"; "he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate"; "he staked his claim" | ||
| hebrew the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- rabbi (n.)
Master; lord; teacher; -- a Jewish title of respect or honor for a teacher or doctor of the law.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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rabbi
A Jewish spiritual teacher.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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rabbi
rab′i, or rab′ī, Rabbin, rab′in, n. Jewish title of a doctor or expounder of the law:—pl. Rabbis (rab′īz), Rabb′ins.—ns. Rabb′an ('our master'), a title of greater honour than rabbi; Rabb′inate, the dignity of a rabbi.—adjs. Rabbin′ic, -al, pertaining to the rabbis or to their opinions, learning, and language.—n. Rabbin′ic, the later Hebrew.—adv. Rabbin′ically.—ns. Rabb′inism, the doctrine or teaching of the rabbis: a rabbinical peculiarity of expression: the late Jewish belief which esteemed the oral law equally with the written law of God; Rabb′inist, Rabb′inite, one who adheres to the Talmud and traditions of the rabbis; Rabbō′ni, my great master. [Gr.,—Heb. rabbí—rab, great, master—rābab, to be great. Cf. Ar. rabb, master, the Lord.]
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Rabbi (in the Hebrew classic רִבִּי "ribbi"; in the Hebrew modern רַבִּי "rabbi") in Judaism signifies "professor, master" or literally "grand". The word "Rabbi" ("My Master") derives from the Hebrew root "Rav", that in the Hebrew biblical signifies "grand" or "distinct" (in knowledge).
In the Judaism, Rabbi is a title used in order to distinguish the one that teaches, the one that has the authority of the doctors of the Torah or that one pointed by the religious leaders of the community. Today the rabbis are responsible for the education and for application of the teachings of the Judaism. In contrast to other religions, the rabbi is not a priest, not being strictly necessary for finishing successfully the majority of the acts of the cycle of Jewish life, as the marriage, bar-mitzvá, burials, etc. The only acts that demand the participation of a rabbi are the "get" (divorce) and litigations that demand the decision of a rabbinical court.
However, in our days, to a great extent of the secularization of the Jewish community, the rabbis assumed the role of the person who directs most of the religious ceremonies. Nevertheless, in the Judaism there is not the figure of the "representative of God" or of a person with a special contact with God, therefore each individual is considered as endowed with a direct connection with God.
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