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lord, lords, master, masters, sir, sirs

Definition:

The term "lord" refers to someone who has ownership or authority over other people.

  • This word is sometimes translated as "master" when addressing Jesus or when referring to someone who owns slaves.
  • Some English versions translate this as "sir" in contexts where someone is politely addressing someone of higher status.

Translation Suggestions:

  • This term can be translated with the equivalent of "master" when it refers to a person who owns slaves. It can also be used by a servant to address the person he works for.
  • When it refers to Jesus, if the context shows that the speaker sees him as a religious teacher, it can be translated with a respectful address for a religious teacher, such as "master."
  • If the person addressing Jesus does not know him, "lord" could be translated with a respectful form of address such as "sir." This translation would also be used for other contexts in which a polite form of address to a man is called for.
  • When referring to God the Father or to Jesus, this term is considered a title, written as "Lord" (capitalized) in English.

(See also: ../kt/lordgod.md)

Bible References:

Examples from the Bible stories:

  • 25:05 But Jesus replied to Satan by quoting from the Scriptures. He said, "In God's word, he commands his people, 'Do not test the Lord your God.'"
  • 25:07 Jesus replied, "Get away from me, Satan! In God's word he commands his people, 'Worship only the Lord your God and only serve him.'"
  • 26:03 This is the year of the Lord's favor.
  • 27:02 The law expert replied that God's law says, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind."
  • 31:05 Then Peter said to Jesus, "Master, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water"
  • 43:09"But know for certain that God has caused Jesus to become both Lord and Messiah!"
  • 47:03 By means of this demon she predicted the future for people, she made a lot of money for her masters as a fortuneteller.
  • 47:11 Paul answered, "Believe in Jesus, the Master, and you and your family will be saved."