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scribe

Meaning of “scribe”

A writer or clerk; among the Jews, one learned in and teaching the law.

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KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616
52 occurrences51 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 2 Samuel 8:17

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2 Samuel 8:17
And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 8:17 · retained source text

And Zadok the sonne of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the sonne of Abiathar, were the Priests, and Seraiah was the scribe.

1611 marginal noteOr, secretary.

2 Samuel 20:25
And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 20:25 · retained source text

And Sheua was scribe, and Zadok, and Abiathar were the Priests.

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