NOUN | person | rabbi | spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation |
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communication | Rabbi | a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher |
Sounds | rae'bay. | |
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Rhymes | alibi ... thereby: 16 rhymes with bay... |
Meaning | spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound / expound and apply Jewish law. | |
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Category | Hebrew | The ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel |
Instances | Hillel | Palestinian rabbi and interpreter of Judaic law |
Member of | rabbinate | rabbis collectively |
Narrower | 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 |
Broader | spiritual leader | A leader in religious or sacred affairs |
Spanish | rabí, rabino | |
Catalan | rabí | |
Adjectives | rabbinical, rabbinic | of or relating to rabbis or their teachings |
Meaning | A Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher. | |
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Category | Hebrew | The ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel |
Broader | title, title of respect, form of address | An identifying appellation signifying status or function |
Spanish | rabino | |
Adjectives | rabbinical, rabbinic | of or relating to rabbis or their teachings |
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