Aramaic · rab-BOH-nee
Rabboni
ῥαββουνί
My Teacher, My Master — the resurrection-morning confession
Symbol: The student at the master's feet — learning by following, not by note-taking
“Jesus said to her, 'Mary.' She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, 'Rabboni!' (which means 'Teacher').”
John 20:16
The first word spoken to the risen Christ: a weeping woman at a tomb, recognizing her Master when He said her name.
What the name means
Rabboni is 'my teacher' — higher and more personal than 'Rabbi': Mary claimed Him as hers.
It took one word — her name — spoken the way only He spoke it, for grief to become worship.
Discipleship is answering this name daily: He teaches, we follow; He calls, we turn around.
How to pray this name
- Sit at His feet before you run with tasks — Mary of Bethany's posture.
- Pray: 'Rabboni, my Teacher — teach me today; I will obey what You show me.'
Rabboni, my Teacher, You call me by name — I turn from my tears and follow You. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
Jesus is my Rabboni — He knows my name and I know His voice.
Study further
John 20:11-18 · John 10:3-4 · Luke 10:39 · Isaiah 43:1