Encyclopedia entry
Lawyer
Among the Jews, was one versed in the laws of Moses, which he expounded in the schools and synagogues (Matt. 22:35; Luke 10:25). The functions of the “lawyer” and “scribe” were identical. (See DOCTOR.)
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
The title “lawyer” is generally supposed to be equivalent to the title “scribe.” The scribe expounded the law in the synagogues and schools. [See Scribes]
In the Bible
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Verses where Lawyer is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Acts 24:1
Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.
- Luke 10:25
One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
- Matthew 22:35
One of them, an expert in the law, tested Him with a question:
- Titus 3:13
Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.
Scripture on Lawyer
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Voices on Lawyer
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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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