Luke 1:63

Writing table [π ι ν α κ ι δ ι ο ν]. Table was formerly used in the sense of tablet. Thus Shakspeare :

"Yea, from the table of my memory, I'll wipe away all trivial fond records." Hamlet, 1, 5.

Tynd., writing tables. The meaning is a little writing tablet, probably covered with wax. Only here in the New Testament. Used by medical writers of a physician's note book. Wyc., has a poyntel, i e., a style for writing.

Wrote, saying. A Hebrew form of expression. See 2 Kings 10:6.