1122. grammateus

Lexicon

grammateus: Scribe

Original Word: γραμματεύς
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: grammateus
Pronunciation: gram-mat-YOOS
Phonetic Spelling: (gram-mat-yooce')
Definition: Scribe
Meaning: (a) in Jerusalem, a scribe, one learned in the Jewish Law, a religious teacher, (b) at Ephesus, the town-clerk, the secretary of the city, (c) a man of learning generally.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

scribe, town-clerk.

From gramma. A writer, i.e. (professionally) scribe or secretary -- scribe, town-clerk.

see GREEK gramma

HELPS Word-studies

1122 grammateús (from graphō, "to write") – a scribe.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from gramma
Definition
a writer, scribe
NASB Translation
scribe (4), scribes (59), town clerk (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1122: γραμματεύς

γραμματεύς, γραμματέως (accusative plural γραμματεῖς, Winers Grammar, § 9, 2; (Buttmann, 14 (13))), ὁ (γράμμα), the Sept. for סֹפֵר and שֹׁטֵר;

1. in secular authors and here and there in the O. T. (e. g. 2 Samuel 8:17; 2 Samuel 20:25; 2 Kings 19:2; 2 Kings 25:19; Psalm 44:2 (), a clerk, scribe, especially a public scribe, secretary, recorder, whose office and influence differed in different states: Acts 19:35 (Sir. 10:5); (cf. Lightfoot in The Contemporary Review for 1878, p. 294; Wood, Discoveries at Ephesus, Appendix, Inscriptions from the Great Theatre, p. 49 n.),

2. in the Bible, a man learned in the Mosaic law and in the sacred writings, an interpreter, teacher: Matthew 23:34; 1 Corinthians 1:20 (called also νομικός in Luke 10:25, and νομοδιδάσκαλος in Luke 5:17; (Meyer (on Matthew 22:35), while denying any essential different between γραμματεύς and νομικός (cf. Luke 11:52, 53 — yet see critical texts), regards the latter name as the more specific (a jurisconsult) and Classic, γραμματεύς as the more general (a learned man) and Hebraistic; it is also the more common in the Apocrypha, where νομικός occurs only 4 Macc. 5:3. As teachers they were called νομοδιδάσκαλοι. Cf. B. D. under the word , also under the word I. 1 note)); Jeremiah 8:8 (cf. 2:8); Nehemiah 8:1; Nehemiah 12:26, 36; 2 Esdr. 7:6, 11, and especially Sir. 38:24, 31ff Sir. 39:1-11. The γραμματεῖς explained the meaning of the sacred oracles, Matthew 2:4 (γραμματεῖς τοῦ λαοῦ, Joshua 1:10; 1 Macc. 5:42; cf. Sir. 44:4); ; Mark 9:11; Mark 12:35; examined into the more difficult and subtile questions of the law, Matthew 9:3; Mark 2:6; Mark 12:28; added to the Mosaic law decisions of various kinds thought to elucidate its meaning and scope, and did this to the detriment of religion, Matthew 5:20; Matthew 15:1ff; 23:2ff; Mark 7:1ff; cf. Luke 11:46. Since the advice of men skilled in the law was needed in the examination of causes and the solution of difficult questions, they were enrolled in the Sanhedrin; and accordingly in the N. T. they are often mentioned in connection with the priests and elders of the people: Matthew 21:15; Matthew 26:3 R G; Mark 11:18, 27; Mark 14:1; Mark 15:1; Luke 19:47; Luke 20:1; Luke 22:2. Cf. Schürer, Neutest. Zeitgesch. § 25 ii.; Klöpper in Schenkel v. 247ff; (and thorough articles in BB. DD. under the word ; cf. Winer's Grammar, Robertson Smith, The O. T. in the Jewish Ch., Lect. iii.):

3. universally, a religious teacher: γραμματεύς μαθητευθείς εἰς τήν βασιλείαν τῶν οὐρανῶν a teacher so instructed that from his learning and ability to teach advantage may redound to the kingdom of heaven, Matthew 13:52 (but G T Tr WH read μαθητευθείς τῇ βασιλεία (L ἐν τῇ βασιλείαν); and many interpret made a disciple unto the kingdom of heaven (which is personified); see μαθητεύω, at the end).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word γράμμα (gramma), meaning "letter" or "writing."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek γραμματεύς corresponds to the Hebrew סוֹפֵר (sopher), Strong's Hebrew 5608, which also refers to a scribe or someone skilled in writing and interpreting the law.

Usage: The term γραμματεύς is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who were experts in the Jewish law. They were often associated with the Pharisees and were influential in religious and legal matters. They are frequently mentioned in the Gospels in the context of their interactions with Jesus.

Context: The γραμματεύς, or scribe, played a significant role in Jewish society during the time of the New Testament. These individuals were scholars and teachers of the law, responsible for copying, preserving, and interpreting the Scriptures. They were often seen as authorities on religious and legal matters and held positions of respect and influence.

In the Gospels, scribes are frequently depicted as opponents of Jesus, often challenging His teachings and authority. For example, in Matthew 23:2-3 (BSB), Jesus acknowledges their authority in teaching the law but criticizes their hypocrisy: "The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So practice and observe everything they tell you, but do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach."

Scribes were also involved in the legal proceedings against Jesus, as seen in Mark 14:53 (BSB): "They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled." Despite their opposition to Jesus, some scribes were depicted as being open to His teachings, as in Mark 12:28-34 (BSB), where a scribe acknowledges the wisdom of Jesus' answer regarding the greatest commandment.

The role of the scribe was not limited to opposition; they were essential in the preservation and teaching of the Jewish faith. Their dedication to the Scriptures ensured the transmission of the sacred texts through generations.

Forms and Transliterations

γραμματέα γραμματεί γραμματεις γραμματείς γραμματεῖς γραμματεύειν γραμματεύοντα γραμματευς γραμματεύς γραμματεὺς γραμματεύσι γραμματευσιν γραμματεύσιν γραμματεῦσιν γραμματεων γραμματέων γραμματέως γραμματική γραμματικοί γραμματοεισαγωγείς grammateis grammateîs grammateon grammateōn grammatéon grammatéōn grammateus grammateús grammateùs grammateusin grammateûsin

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 2:4 N-AMP
GRK: ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ γραμματεῖς τοῦ λαοῦ
NAS: the chief priests and scribes of the people,
KJV: and scribes of the people
INT: chief priests and scribes of the people

Matthew 5:20 N-GMP
GRK: πλεῖον τῶν γραμματέων καὶ Φαρισαίων
NAS: surpasses [that] of the scribes and Pharisees,
KJV: shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and
INT: above [that] of the scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 7:29 N-NMP
GRK: ὡς οἱ γραμματεῖς αὐτῶν
NAS: authority, and not as their scribes.
KJV: not as the scribes.
INT: as the scribes of them

Matthew 8:19 N-NMS
GRK: προσελθὼν εἷς γραμματεὺς εἶπεν αὐτῷ
NAS: Then a scribe came and said
KJV: And a certain scribe came, and said
INT: having come to [him] one scribe said to him

Matthew 9:3 N-GMP
GRK: τινες τῶν γραμματέων εἶπαν ἐν
NAS: And some of the scribes said
KJV: certain of the scribes said
INT: some of the scribes said to

Matthew 12:38 N-GMP
GRK: τινὲς τῶν γραμματέων καὶ Φαρισαίων
NAS: some of the scribes and Pharisees
KJV: certain of the scribes and
INT: some of the scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 13:52 N-NMS
GRK: τοῦτο πᾶς γραμματεὺς μαθητευθεὶς τῇ
NAS: every scribe who has become a disciple
KJV: every scribe [which is] instructed
INT: this every scribe having discipled into the

Matthew 15:1 N-NMP
GRK: Φαρισαῖοι καὶ γραμματεῖς λέγοντες
NAS: some Pharisees and scribes came
KJV: came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees,
INT: Pharisees and scribes saying

Matthew 16:21 N-GMP
GRK: ἀρχιερέων καὶ γραμματέων καὶ ἀποκτανθῆναι
NAS: and chief priests and scribes, and be killed,
KJV: and scribes, and
INT: chief priests and scribes and to be killed

Matthew 17:10 N-NMP
GRK: οὖν οἱ γραμματεῖς λέγουσιν ὅτι
NAS: then do the scribes say
KJV: then say the scribes that Elias
INT: then the scribes say that

Matthew 20:18 N-DMP
GRK: ἀρχιερεῦσιν καὶ γραμματεῦσιν καὶ κατακρινοῦσιν
NAS: to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn
KJV: and unto the scribes, and
INT: chief priests and scribes and they will condemn

Matthew 21:15 N-NMP
GRK: καὶ οἱ γραμματεῖς τὰ θαυμάσια
NAS: But when the chief priests and the scribes saw
KJV: and scribes saw
INT: and the scribes the wonders

Matthew 23:2 N-NMP
GRK: ἐκάθισαν οἱ γραμματεῖς καὶ οἱ
NAS: saying: The scribes and the Pharisees
KJV: Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees
INT: have sat down the scribes and the

Matthew 23:13 N-VMP
GRK: δὲ ὑμῖν γραμματεῖς καὶ Φαρισαῖοι
NAS: But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
KJV: woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
INT: moreover to you scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 23:14 Noun-VMP
GRK: Οὐαὶ ὑμῖν γραμματεῖς καὶ Φαρισαῖοι
KJV: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
INT: Woe to you scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 23:15 N-VMP
GRK: Οὐαὶ ὑμῖν γραμματεῖς καὶ Φαρισαῖοι
NAS: Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
KJV: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
INT: Woe to you scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 23:23 N-VMP
GRK: Οὐαὶ ὑμῖν γραμματεῖς καὶ Φαρισαῖοι
NAS: Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
KJV: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
INT: Woe to you scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 23:25 N-VMP
GRK: Οὐαὶ ὑμῖν γραμματεῖς καὶ Φαρισαῖοι
NAS: Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
KJV: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
INT: Woe to you scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 23:27 N-VMP
GRK: Οὐαὶ ὑμῖν γραμματεῖς καὶ Φαρισαῖοι
NAS: Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
KJV: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
INT: Woe to you scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 23:29 N-VMP
GRK: Οὐαὶ ὑμῖν γραμματεῖς καὶ Φαρισαῖοι
NAS: Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
KJV: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
INT: Woe to you scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 23:34 N-AMP
GRK: σοφοὺς καὶ γραμματεῖς ἐξ αὐτῶν
NAS: and wise men and scribes; some
KJV: wise men, and scribes: and [some] of
INT: wise [men] and scribes some of them

Matthew 26:57 N-NMP
GRK: ὅπου οἱ γραμματεῖς καὶ οἱ
NAS: where the scribes and the elders
KJV: where the scribes and
INT: where the scribes and the

Matthew 27:41 N-GMP
GRK: μετὰ τῶν γραμματέων καὶ πρεσβυτέρων
NAS: also, along with the scribes and elders,
KJV: [him], with the scribes and
INT: with the scribes and elders

Mark 1:22 N-NMP
GRK: ὡς οἱ γραμματεῖς
NAS: authority, and not as the scribes.
KJV: not as the scribes.
INT: as the scribes

Mark 2:6 N-GMP
GRK: τινες τῶν γραμματέων ἐκεῖ καθήμενοι
NAS: But some of the scribes were sitting
KJV: certain of the scribes sitting
INT: some of the scribes there sitting

Strong's Greek 1122
64 Occurrences

γραμματεῖς — 40 Occ.
γραμματέων — 17 Occ.
γραμματεὺς — 5 Occ.
γραμματεῦσιν — 2 Occ.