noun
rabbi
Refers to a Jewish religious teacher and leader, especially in historical or biblical contexts.
イエスは律法学者たちと議論した。
Jesus debated with the rabbis.
noun
Specifically denotes a Jewish scribe in the context of the Bible, an expert in the Law of Moses.
律法学者は聖書の解釈に長けていた。
The scribes were skilled in interpreting the Scriptures.
Compound of 律法 (りっぽう, 'law', especially religious law) and 学者 (がくしゃ, 'scholar').