The word in Scripture

Master in the Bible

The word master appears 181 times in the King James Version of the Bible. A master leads and teaches those who follow him. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.

What master means in the Bible

A master leads and teaches those who follow him.

Where the word master appears

Here are 8 of the passages where the word master appears, chosen from across the Scriptures, in the words of the King James Bible:

“The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.”Isaiah 1:3

“And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?”Matthew 17:24

“Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.”Matthew 22:24

“And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.”Mark 14:45

“The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.”Luke 6:40

“And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.”Luke 9:38

“And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?”John 9:2

“His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?”John 11:8