MASTER or TEACHER?
We never cease to marvel at the superior, linguistic ability of the KJB translators over the modern versions and linguists of our day. The KJB translators seemed to discern every phase of the Hebrew and Greek words with which they dealt and were able to decide what synonyms to use per any given context. The KJB uses one English word, “master,” for several Greek words. The Modern MV “Uniform translation” approach to language is much more inferiorto the KJB approach and lacks the expertise and ability that the KJB translators possessed.
Captain. Shipmaster, Pilot
G2942koo-ber-nay'-tace - From the same as G2941; helmsman, that is, (by implication) captain: - (ship) master.
G2941koo-ber'-nay-sis- From κυβερνάω kubernao¯ (of Latin origin, to steer); pilotage, that is, (figuratively) directorship (in the church): - government.
Rev 18:17 For in one hour so great riches is come to naught. And everyshipmaster[G2942], and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off, a calm.
This is the word from which we get government and governor from; Jesus Saviour PILOT me over life’s tempestuous sea.
Master, Controller, Lord
G2962Kurioskoo'-ree-os -From κῦρος kuros (supremacy); supreme in authority, that is, (as noun)controller; by implicationMr. (as a respectful title): - God, Lord, master, Sir.
Luke16:13 No servant can serve two masters [G2962]: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Rom 14:4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master[G2962] he standeth or falleth. Yea he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
Eph 6:5 Servants, be obedient to them that are yourmasters[2962] according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
Eph 6:9 And, ye masters [G2962], do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master(2962)also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
Col 3:22 Servants, obey in all things yourmasters[G2962]according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
This is the type of master that is one’s LORD and one to be served. It’s counterpart in the O.T. is LORD or Jehovah. (supreme LORD).
Absolute Ruler, Despot
G1203des-pot'-ace - Perhaps from G1210 and πόσις posis (a husband); an absolute ruler (“despot”): - Lord, master.
1Tim 6:1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters[G1203]worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
1Tim6:2 And they that have believing masters [G1203], let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithfuland beloved, partakers of the benefit.
Titus2:9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters [G1203],andto please them well in all things; not answering again;
1Pet2:18 Servants, be subject to yourmasters [G1203]with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
This master is an absolute RULER or despot that is used primarily in the epistles in regard to masters and servants.
Rabbi, Master
G4461rhabbi hrab-bee' - Of Hebrew origin [H7227] with pronominal suffix; mymaster, that is, Rabbi, as an official title of honor: - Master, Rabbi.
G2519 kath-ayg-ay-tace' - From a compound of G2596 and G2233; a guide, that is, (figuratively) a teacher: - master
Mat 23:8 But be not ye called Rabbi [GT4461]: for one is your Master [G2519], even Christ; and all ye are brethren
John 1:38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi [G4461], (which is to say, being interpreted, Master [G1320], where dwellest thou?
John 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi [G4461], we know that thou art a teacher [G1320] come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
In these passages we find G2519, G4461, and G1320 cross referenced together. Rabbi is strongly interpreted as Master in Matthew 23:8, and Rabbi is a term of authority and nobility in the 4 gospels during the LAW and as applied to Jesus Christ. In the epistles, the word G1320takes on a lighter meaning, when applied to teachers in the church.
Commander, Master
G1988ep-is-tat'-ace - From G1909 and a presumed derivative of G2476; an appointeeover, that is, commander (teacher): - master.
Luke 8:24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master [G1988], master [G1988], we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased . . .
Mark 4:38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master [G1320], carest thou not that we perish?
The poor Bible Correctors are unaware that there are cross references that obliterate their false perception of the Greek. Here, G1320 (the word that Bible correctors and MV’s love to translate Jesus as mere TEACHER) and 1988 are cross referenced together, demonstrating that there is much more than teaching and instruction involved in the word as it synonymously applies to the Lord Jesus Christ in the gospels. Obviously, these apostles were not desirous of being taught something; they wanted to be saved from the storm by their commander and chief.
Doctor, Master, Teacher
G1320did-as'-kal-os - From G1321; an instructor (generally or specifically): - doctor, master, teacher.
Act 13:1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers [G1320];
Rom 2:20An instructor [G1320] of the foolish, a teacher [G1320] of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
1Cor 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers [G1320], after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
1Cor12:29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers [G1320]?
Eph 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers (1320);
1Tim2:7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not ;) a teacher (1320) of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
2Tim1:11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher [G1320]of the Gentiles.
2Tim4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers [G1320], having itching ears;
1Tim 6:2 . . . These things teach [G1321] and exhort.
Heb 5:12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers [G1320], ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God;
James 3:1 My brethren be not many masters [G1320], knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
The latest challenge to KJB folks is the word “master” which modern curbstone linguists see the word as only a “teacher” and no more in their “one size fits all” theology. Of course, their problem is only having knowledge of the supposed errors of the KJB Bible but no knowledge of the Bible itself and its cross references. The KJB translators were well aware of the idea of teaching and instructing in one of these words for “master.” The problem is that the MV translators and linguists do not seem to be aware of the authority, directorship, discipline, and leadership that is also inherent in the word, especially when applied to Jesus Christ and even when “masters” is used in James’ epistle.
– by Herb Evans