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<!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:서기관]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->A '''scribe''' in the [[Bible]] refers to a professional who [https://biblequestions.info/2020/06/20/how-careful-were-scribes-when-copying-the-bible/ copied], studied, and taught the Law. The term also applies to administrative officials responsible for preparing a nation’s official documents. After the [[Babylon|Babylonian]] exile, scribes took on a significant religious role, particularly in copying and teaching the [[The Old Testament|Scriptures]]—a tradition that continued into New Testament times. However, by the time of the New Testament, many scribes had become legalistic and hypocritical, emphasizing external rituals over the true spirit of the Law, which led to [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]’ rebuke of them.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+7%3A1-9&version=NIV |title=Mark 7:1–9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | <!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:서기관]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->[[file:The Scribe at Work.jpg |thumb| 300px |''Portrait of Jean Miélot'' by Jean Le Tavernier, a Belgian painter, 15th century: Scribes in the Bible copied and studied the law and taught it.]]A '''scribe''' in the [[Bible]] refers to a professional who [https://biblequestions.info/2020/06/20/how-careful-were-scribes-when-copying-the-bible/ copied], studied, and taught the Law. The term also applies to administrative officials responsible for preparing a nation’s official documents. After the [[Babylon|Babylonian]] exile, scribes took on a significant religious role, particularly in copying and teaching the [[The Old Testament|Scriptures]]—a tradition that continued into New Testament times. However, by the time of the New Testament, many scribes had become legalistic and hypocritical, emphasizing external rituals over the true spirit of the Law, which led to [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]’ rebuke of them.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+7%3A1-9&version=NIV |title=Mark 7:1–9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
==Meaning of the Title, Scribe== | ==Meaning of the Title, Scribe== | ||
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Following the [[Babylonian Captivity|Babylonian exile]], the returning Jews made great efforts to observe the [[The Law of Moses|Law of Moses]]. As a result, the influence of scribes—who were responsible for studying, copying, and teaching the Law—grew significantly within Jewish society.<ref>[https://biblehub.com/topical/s/scribes.htm Scribes], ''Bible Hub''</ref> | Following the [[Babylonian Captivity|Babylonian exile]], the returning Jews made great efforts to observe the [[The Law of Moses|Law of Moses]]. As a result, the influence of scribes—who were responsible for studying, copying, and teaching the Law—grew significantly within Jewish society.<ref>[https://biblehub.com/topical/s/scribes.htm Scribes], ''Bible Hub''</ref> | ||
One of the most prominent scribes after the exile was [[Ezra (Bible)|Ezra]].<ref name="스 7:6-25">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+7%3A6-25&version=NIV |title=Ezra 7:6–25 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> He not only taught the Law to the people<ref name="스 7:6-25" /> but is also believed to have written the [[book of Ezra]], [[Nehemiah (Bible)|Nehemiah]], and [[ | One of the most prominent scribes after the exile was [[Ezra (Bible)|Ezra]].<ref name="스 7:6-25">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+7%3A6-25&version=NIV |title=Ezra 7:6–25 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> He not only taught the Law to the people<ref name="스 7:6-25" /> but is also believed to have written the [[book of Ezra]], [[Nehemiah (Bible)|Nehemiah]], and [[1 Chronicles|1]] & [[Book of 2 Chronicles|2 Chronicles]].<ref>[https://www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/introduction-to-ezra/ Introduction to Ezra], ''ESV Bible'' </ref> This supports the biblical account that, as a priest, Ezra also fulfilled the roles of a scribe and a teacher of the Law of God. | ||
During the Intertestamental Period, [[The Synagogue|synagogues]] became increasingly important, leading to the emergence of Jewish scholars dedicated to preserving and teaching the Law. Under Greek rule and amid various external pressures, scribes worked to safeguard the Law and ensure its application to daily life. As leaders of religious life well-versed in the Law, they earned deep respect among the people. | During the Intertestamental Period, [[The Synagogue|synagogues]] became increasingly important, leading to the emergence of Jewish scholars dedicated to preserving and teaching the Law. Under Greek rule and amid various external pressures, scribes worked to safeguard the Law and ensure its application to daily life. As leaders of religious life well-versed in the Law, they earned deep respect among the people. | ||