1] a clerk, scribe, esp. a public servant, secretary, recorder, whose office and influence differed in different states
2] in the Bible, a man learned in the Mosaic law and in the sacred writings, an interpreter, teacher. Scribes examined the more difficult and subtle questions of the law; added to the Mosaic law decisions of various kinds thought to elucidate its meaning and scope. Since the advice of men skilled in the law was needed in the examination in the causes and the solution of the difficult questions, they were enrolled in the Sanhedrin; and are mentioned in connection with the priests and elders of the people. See a Bible Dictionary for more information on the scribes. (see photo)
derivation: from (1121)
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(1121)
1] a letter
2] any writing, a document or record
   2.a] a note of hand, bill, bond, account, written acknowledgement of a debt
   2.b] a letter, an epistle
   2.c] the sacred writings (of the OT)
3] letters, i.e. learning
   3.a] of sacred learning
derivation: from (1125)
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(1125)
1] to write, with reference to the form of the letters
   1.a] to delineate (or form) letters on a tablet, parchment, paper, or other material
2] to write, with reference to the contents of the writing
   2.a] to express in written characters
   2.b] to commit to writing (things not to be forgotten), write down, record
   2.c] used of those things which stand written in the sacred books (of the OT)
   2.d] to write to one, i.e. by writing (in a written epistle) to give information, directions
3] to fill with writing
4] to draw up in writing, compose
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