mediator

Definition

A mediator is a person who helps two or more people to resolve their disagreements or conflicts with each other. He helps them to become reconciled.

• Because people have sinned, they are God’s enemies who deserve his wrath and punishment. Because of sin, the relationship between God and his people is broken.
• Jesus is the mediator between God the Father and his people, restoring that broken relationship through his death as payment for their sin.

Translation Suggestions

• Ways to translate “mediator” could be “go-between person” or “reconciler” or “person who brings peace.”
• Compare this term with how the term “priest” is translated. It is best if the term “mediator” is translated differently.

(See also: priest, reconcile)

Bible References

• 1 Timothy 2:5
• Galatians 3:20
• Hebrews 8:6
• Hebrews 12:24
• Luke 12:14

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3887, G33120, G33160