Scribes (+) a group of Jewish scholars who began as copists of Scripture manuscripts.
• Antiquity of Judg 5:14
• Wore an inkhorn at their girdles Ezek 9:2; Ezek 9:3
• Families celebrated for furnishing
– Kenites 1Chr 2:55
– Zebulun Judg 5:14
– Levi 1Chr 24:6; 2Chr 34:13
• Generally men of great wisdom 1Chr 27:32
• Often learned in the law Ezra 7:6
• Were ready writers Ps 45:1
• Acted as
– Secretaries to kings 2Sam 8:17; 2Sam 20:25; 2Kgs 12:10; Esth 3:12
– Secretaries to prophets Jer 36:5; Jer 36:26
– Notaries in courts of justice Jer 32:11; Jer 32:12
– Religious teachers Neh 8:2-6
– Writers of public documents 1Chr 24:6
– Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host 2Kgs 25:19; 2Chr 26:11; Jer 52:25
• Modern
– Were doctors of the law Mark 12:28; Matt 22:35
– Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence Mark 12:38; Mark 12:39 – Sat in Moses’ seat Matt 23:2
– Were frequently Pharisees Acts 23:9
– Esteemed wise and learned 1Cor 1:20
– Regarded as interpreters of Scripture Matt 2:4; Matt 17:10; Mark 12:35
– Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ Matt 7:29; Mark 1:22
– Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy Matt 23:15
– Often offended at out Lord’s conduct and teaching Matt 21:15; Mark 2:6; Mark 2:7; Mark 2:16; Mark 3:22
– Tempted our Lord John 8:3
– Active in procuring our Lord’s death Matt 26:3; Luke 23:10
– Persecuted the Christians Acts 4:5; Acts 18:21; Acts 6:12
• Illustrated of well instructed ministers of the gospel Matt 13:52