Bible Dictionary

Mediator

a person who acts between two parties to help bring agreement or understanding

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

74 of 116

Letter

M

Meaning

a person who acts between two parties to help bring agreement or understanding

Key Scriptures

  • Job 9:33
  • Galatians 3:19-20
  • 1 Timothy 2:5
  • Hebrews 8:6
  • Hebrews 12:24

Also Called

intermediary go-between representative

Related Terms

Basic Meaning

A mediator is a person who acts between two parties in order to facilitate communication, understanding, or agreement.

The term is commonly used in legal, social, diplomatic, and religious contexts.


Biblical Usage

The word mediator appears in Scripture in connection with covenants, agreements, representation, and relationships between parties.

References occur in both the Old and New Testaments.


  • Intercession
  • Covenant
  • Priest

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Scriptures

  • Job 9:33
  • Galatians 3:19-20
  • 1 Timothy 2:5
  • Hebrews 8:6
  • Hebrews 12:24

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