magistrate

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Definition

A magistrate is an appointed official who acts as a judge and decides matters of law.

In Bible times, a magistrate also settled disputes between people.
Depending on the context, ways to translate this term could include “ruling judge” or “legal officer” or “city leader.”

(See also: judge, law)

Bible References

Acts 16:20
Acts 16:35
Daniel 3:1-2
Luke 12:58

Word Data

Strong’s: H8200, H8614, G07580, G47550

In other dictionaries

Read “Magistrate” in the 3 dictionaries

MagistrateEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
MagistrateInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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