SCHOLAR
There is much disagreement concerning the meaning of this word. It is typically understood differently in England than say, in the US. I suppose the word can have slightly different meanings depending on the use and context. When/If I use the word here, it should simply be understood as speaking of someone who is highly learned in a particular subject, dedicating much of their time and effort to that subject, in such a way so as to where they stand out in their field. For example: So and so is a Hebrew Scholar, a Bible Scholar, a New Testament Scholar, etc. This person may specialize their studies and devote their efforts in Bible History, Old Testament Hebrew, or New Testament Greek, etc. We say that therefore that Thomas Schreiner is a Pauline Scholar, or that Bill Mounce or Don Carson are Greek Scholars, or that A.T. Robertson was a Greek Scholar. You see what I mean.
The following definitions may be helpful to further explain:
Oxford Dictionary:
Word Reference:
Merriam Webster:
Dictionary.com:
The following definitions may be helpful to further explain:
Oxford Dictionary:
- A person who knows a lot about a particular subject because they have studied it in detail.
- A classical scholar - Ex. "He was the most distinguished scholar in his field."
Word Reference:
- A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished academic.
Merriam Webster:
- A person who has done advanced study in a special field.
- A learned person.
Dictionary.com:
- A learned or erudite person, especially one who has profound knowledge of a particular subject.