What do you think about a person, calling themselves Master ?or others calling a person Master?
2007-04-20 18:49:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Historically it is a sign of deference, currently however it seems to be more commonly used to indicate a significant power inequality in a relationship. Doesn't seem really healthy to me. Usually used by the bad guy's in B movies.
2007-04-20 18:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A more literal translation:
Mat 23:8 But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.
Use the NASB or the ESV translations for more literal and correct translations of the bible.
"Rabbi"
rabbei or rabbi (G4461), from a word rab, primarily denoting "master" in contrast to a slave; this with the added pronominal suffix signified "my master" and was a title of respect by which teachers were addressed.
The suffix soon lost its specific force, and in the NT the word is used as courteous title of address. It is applied to Christ in Mat_26:25, Mat_26:49; Mar_9:5; Mar_11:21; Mar_14:45; Joh_1:38 (where it is interpreted as didaskalos, "master," marg., "teacher" (see also "Rabboni" in Joh_20:16); Joh_20:49; Joh_3:2; Joh_4:31; Joh_6:25; Joh_9:2; Joh_11:8; to John the Baptist in Joh_3:26. In Mat_23:7, Mat_23:8 Christ forbids his disciples to covet or use it. In the latter verse it is again explained as didaskalos, "master" (some mss. have kathegetes, "a guide").
2007-04-21 02:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call none your father--Neither be ye called masters, etc... The meaning is that our Father in heaven is incomparably more to be regarded, than any father upon earth: and no master to be followed, who would lead us away from Christ. But this does not hinder but that we are by the law of God to have a due respect both for our parents and spiritual fathers [1 Corinthians 4:15], and for our masters and teachers.
2007-04-21 02:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that there was a difference in "master" and "teacher". We all call people with PhD's "Doctor". By doing so, we acknowledge their "higher knowledge", I suppose. So in a way, one could argue that in being forced to call these people "Doctor", we are forced to admit they are superior. Or by being forced to identify somebody as "coach". Are we calling them that, and unknowingly admitting we know nothing and NEED their guidance? I'm not trying to attack you. It's just something to think about. Like Shakespeare says, "What's in a name?" I think it's only what you make it, which means you decide its context. There are many words that have changed over time to become less or more respectful, hateful, perverted... etc. It was a different time. :o)
2007-04-21 02:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by water lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is about giving each other titles in the congregation. Seperation of clergy-laity classes, the titles of reverand and the like was not to be done by followers of Christ. The command in the next chapter by Jesus to go make disciples and preach the message of God's Kingdom and the benefits it would bring was to ALL his followers not just a few.
2007-04-21 09:16:40 · answer #5 · answered by grnlow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it was Jesus then I would consider it an honor to call Him Master. I love that guy.
2007-04-21 02:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all have a master. If we think we are our own master we are deceived because then our master is the one who first rebelled against God. Jesus is God.
2007-04-21 01:54:43 · answer #7 · answered by hisgloryisgreat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in this time i would not like it back then Master was not uncommon for someone in charge
2007-04-21 01:56:56 · answer #8 · answered by brothermikegoestenkors2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Master-Gr.-kathegetes=leader, guide. (also in verse 10).
Jesus was their leader, and He is our guide.
2007-04-21 02:16:47 · answer #9 · answered by beano™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋