סוֹפְרִים
Hebrew title for the ancient rabbis who were wholly devoted to Sacred Scripture. Lapide explains that the rabbis were called sopherim (and in Greek, grammateis) because of their devotion to Scripture.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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Chapter IV: The Judgments and Examples of the Fathers
— Lapide explains that the ancient Jewish rabbis were called sopherim (and in Greek, grammateis) because of their devotion to Sacred Scripture
"The ancient Rabbis of the Jews were wholly devoted to Sacred Scripture; and from this they were called sopherim, grammateis, and Scribes."