Lawyer
among the Jews, was one versed in the laws of Moses, which he
expounded in the schools and synagogues (Matt. 22:35; Luke
10:25). The functions of the "lawyer" and "scribe" were
identical. (See DOCTOR ¯T0001050.)
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Definition for 'Lawyer' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.