John 20:16

King James Version:

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Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yeshua said to her, “Miryam!” Turning, she cried out to him in Hebrew, “Rabbani!” (that is, “Teacher!”)

Berean Standard Bible:

Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).

American Standard Version:

Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turneth herself, and saith unto him in Hebrew, Rabboni; which is to say, Teacher.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Jesus^{G2424} saith^{G3004} unto her^{G846}, Mary^{G3137}. She^{G1565} turned^{G4762} herself, and saith^{G3004} unto him^{G846}, Rabboni^{G4462}; which^{G3739} is to say^{G3004}, Master^{G1320}.

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Commentary for John 20:16

John 20:16 is a poignant verse set within the broader context of the resurrection narrative in the Gospel of John. This verse captures the moment when Mary Magdalene, after discovering the empty tomb of Jesus, encounters the risen Christ. Initially, Mary does not recognize Jesus. She assumes him to be the gardener, a mistake that underscores the transformative nature of Jesus' resurrected body and the unexpected circumstances of the encounter.

When Jesus calls her by name, "Mary," the personal and intimate nature of this address is significant. It reflects Jesus' deep knowledge of and care for his followers, and it is this personal touch that triggers Mary's recognition. Upon hearing her name, Mary turns and responds with "Rabboni," an Aramaic term of respect and affection for a teacher, which is translated as "Master." This response signifies her realization of who Jesus truly is and her acknowledgment of his authority and her devotion to him.

The themes present in this verse include recognition, personal relationship, and the profound impact of the resurrection. Historically, this moment is crucial as it is one of the first encounters between the risen Christ and one of his disciples, providing early Christian communities with a model of faith and recognition of Jesus' divine nature. It also highlights the role of women as primary witnesses to the resurrection, a detail that was significant in the socio-cultural context of the time, where women's testimonies were often disregarded. Mary Magdalene's encounter with Jesus and her proclamation of his resurrection to the disciples (as recorded later in the chapter) underscore her importance as an apostolic witness in the early Christian tradition.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2424
   There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
   Transliteration: Iēsoûs
   Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
3. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3137
   There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Μαρία
   Transliteration: María
   Pronunciation: mar-ee-am'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (מִרְיָם); Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females:-- Mary.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1565
   There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκεῖνος
   Transliteration: ekeînos
   Pronunciation: ek-i'-nos
   Description: from ἐκεῖ; that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed:--he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also οὗτος.
   
6. Strong's Number: G4762
   There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: στρέφω
   Transliteration: stréphō
   Pronunciation: stref'-o
   Description: strengthened from the base of τροπή; to twist, i.e. turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively):--convert, turn (again, back again, self, self about).
   
7. Strong's Number: G4462
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ῥαββονί
   Transliteration: rhabboní
   Pronunciation: hrab-boo-nee'
   Description: of Chaldee origin; corresponding to ῥαββί:--Lord, Rabboni.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3739
   There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅς
   Transliteration: hós
   Pronunciation: ho
   Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1320
   There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διδάσκαλος
   Transliteration: didáskalos
   Pronunciation: did-as'-kal-os
   Description: from διδάσκω; an instructor (genitive case or specially):--doctor, master, teacher.