Bible Dictionary

Daysman

An umpire or arbiter or judge (Job 9:33). This word is formed from the Latin diem dicere, i.e., to fix a day for hearing a cause. Such an one is empowered by mutual consent to decide the cause, and t…

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

An umpire or arbiter or judge (Job 9:33). , to fix a day for hearing a cause. , to impose his authority, on both, and enforce his sentence.

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

an old English term meaning umpire or arbitrator .