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KING JAMES BIBLE DICTIONARY

 

Lawyers

The Bible

Bible Usage:

Dictionaries:

  • Included in Eastons: Yes
  • Included in Hitchcocks: No
  • Included in Naves: No
  • Included in Smiths: Yes
  • Included in Websters: Yes
  • Included in Strongs: Yes
  • Included in Thayers: Yes
  • Included in BDB: No

Strongs Concordance:

 

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Lawyer

Among the Jews, was one versed in the laws of Moses, which he expounded in the schools and synagogues (Matthew 22:35; Luke 10:25). The functions of the "lawyer" and "scribe" were identical. (See DOCTOR.)


Naves Topical Index
Lawyer

One versed in the Mosaic law.

Test Jesus with questions
Matthew 22:35; Luke 10:25-37

Jesus' satire against
Luke 11:45-52

Zenas, a lawyer
Titus 3:13
Litigation


Smith's Bible Dictionary
Lawyer

The title "lawyer" is generally supposed to be equivalent to the title "scribe." The scribe expounded the law in the synagogues and schools. [SCRIBES]


Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Lawyer

LAW'YER, noun [that is lawer, contracted from law-wer, law-man.]

One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to institute suits in courts of law, and to prosecute or defend the cause of clients. this is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, serjeants and advocates.


Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Lawyer-like

LAW'YER-LIKE, adjective Like a real lawyer.


Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Lawyerly

LAW'YERLY, adjective Judicial.