3544. nomikos

Lexicon

nomikos: Lawyer, expert in the law

Original Word: νομικός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: nomikos
Pronunciation: no-mee-KOS
Phonetic Spelling: (nom-ik-os')
Definition: Lawyer, expert in the law
Meaning: (a) adj: connected with law, about law, (b) noun: a lawyer, one learned in the Law, one learned in the Old Testament.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

about the law, lawyer.

From nomos; according (or pertaining) to law, i.e. Legal (ceremonially); as noun, an expert in the (Mosaic) law -- about the law, lawyer.

see GREEK nomos

HELPS Word-studies

3544 nomikós (from 3551 /nómos, "law") – properly, an expert in Jewish law (theology); an ancient Jewish-attorney ("Scripture-lawyer"), specializing in interpreting the OT and applying the teachings of established rabbis.

3544 /nomikós ("lawyer") implies someone even more learned in the Law than a typical scribe. (Ezra would have been considered a 3544 /nomikós.)

[3544 (nomikós) is also a regular term for attorney in antiquity, i.e. an expert jurist in secular law.]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nomos
Definition
relating to law, learned in the law
NASB Translation
Law (1), lawyer (3), lawyers (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3544: νομικός

νομικός, νομικη, νομικόν (νόμος), pertaining to (the) law (Plato, Aristotle, others): μάχαι, Titus 3:9; ὁ νομικός, one learned in the law, in the N. T. an interpreter and teacher of the Mosaic law (A. V. a lawyer; cf. γραμματεύς, 2): Matthew 22:35; Luke 10:25; Titus 3:13; plural, Luke 7:30; Luke 11:45f, 52; Luke 14:3.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word νόμος (nomos), meaning "law."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8451 תּוֹרָה (torah): Often translated as "law," referring to the body of legal and ethical teachings in the Hebrew Scriptures.
• H5608 סָפַר (saphar): To count, recount, or relate; often associated with scribes who recorded and interpreted the law.
• H3778 כָּתַב (kathab): To write; related to the scribal duties of recording the law.

These Hebrew terms provide a background for understanding the role and function of the νομικός in the context of Jewish law and tradition.

Usage: The term νομικός is used in the New Testament to refer to a person who is knowledgeable in the Jewish law, often translated as "lawyer" or "scribe" in English translations. These individuals were responsible for interpreting and teaching the Mosaic Law.

Context: The term νομικός appears in the New Testament primarily in the Gospels, where it describes individuals who were experts in the Jewish law. These legal experts played a significant role in Jewish society, as they were responsible for interpreting the Torah and ensuring that the people adhered to its commandments. They were often associated with the Pharisees and scribes, groups known for their strict observance of the law.

In the Gospel of Luke, νομικός is used to describe those who tested Jesus with questions about the law. For example, in Luke 10:25 (BSB), a lawyer stands up to test Jesus, asking, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" This interaction highlights the role of the νομικός as both a teacher and an enforcer of the law, as well as their interest in theological and ethical discussions.

The νομικοί were often criticized by Jesus for their legalism and hypocrisy. In Luke 11:46 (BSB), Jesus rebukes them, saying, "Woe to you as well, experts in the law! You weigh men down with heavy burdens, but you yourselves will not lift a finger to lighten their load." This criticism underscores the tension between Jesus' teachings and the legalistic approach of the νομικοί, who were more focused on the letter of the law than its spirit.

Despite their expertise, the νομικοί often failed to recognize the deeper truths of the law that Jesus emphasized, such as justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Their interactions with Jesus serve as a reminder of the importance of understanding the heart of God's commandments rather than merely adhering to external rituals.

Forms and Transliterations

νόμημα νομικας νομικάς νομικὰς νομικοι νομικοί νομικοὶ νομικοις νομικοίς νομικοῖς νομικον νομικόν νομικὸν νομικος νομικός νομικὸς νομικους νομικούς νομικοὺς νομικων νομικών νομικῶν νομίμα νόμιμα νόμιμά νομίμοις νόμιμον νομίμων nomikas nomikàs nomikoi nomikoì nomikois nomikoîs nomikon nomikòn nomikôn nomikōn nomikō̂n nomikos nomikós nomikòs nomikous nomikoùs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 22:35 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἐξ αὐτῶν νομικὸς πειράζων αὐτόν
NAS: One of them, a lawyer, asked
KJV: them, [which was] a lawyer, asked
INT: of them a lawyer testing him

Luke 7:30 Adj-NMP
GRK: καὶ οἱ νομικοὶ τὴν βουλὴν
NAS: But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected
KJV: and lawyers rejected
INT: and the lawyers the counsel

Luke 10:25 Adj-NMS
GRK: Καὶ ἰδοὺ νομικός τις ἀνέστη
NAS: And a lawyer stood
KJV: behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and
INT: And behold a lawyer certain stood up

Luke 11:45 Adj-GMP
GRK: τις τῶν νομικῶν λέγει αὐτῷ
NAS: One of the lawyers said
KJV: one of the lawyers, and said
INT: one of the lawyers says to him

Luke 11:46 Adj-DMP
GRK: ὑμῖν τοῖς νομικοῖς οὐαί ὅτι
NAS: Woe to you lawyers as well!
KJV: also, [ye] lawyers! for
INT: to you the lawyers woe for

Luke 11:52 Adj-DMP
GRK: ὑμῖν τοῖς νομικοῖς ὅτι ἤρατε
NAS: Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away
KJV: unto you, lawyers! for
INT: to you the lawyers for you took away

Luke 14:3 Adj-AMP
GRK: πρὸς τοὺς νομικοὺς καὶ Φαρισαίους
NAS: and spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees,
KJV: spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees,
INT: to the lawyers and to [the] Pharisees

Titus 3:9 Adj-AFP
GRK: καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιίστασο εἰσὶν
NAS: and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable
KJV: strivings about the law; for
INT: and contentions about [the] law stand aloof from they are

Titus 3:13 Adj-AMS
GRK: Ζηνᾶν τὸν νομικὸν καὶ Ἀπολλὼν
NAS: Zenas the lawyer and Apollos
KJV: Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos
INT: Zenas the lawyer and Apollos

Strong's Greek 3544
9 Occurrences

νομικὰς — 1 Occ.
νομικῶν — 1 Occ.
νομικοὶ — 1 Occ.
νομικοῖς — 2 Occ.
νομικὸν — 1 Occ.
νομικὸς — 2 Occ.
νομικοὺς — 1 Occ.