# magistrate

## 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](../other/judgeposition.md), [law](../kt/lawofmoses.md))

## Bible References:

* [Acts 16:20](rc://en/tn/help/act/16/20)
* [Acts 16:35](rc://en/tn/help/act/16/35)
* [Daniel 3:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/dan/03/01)
* [Luke 12:58](rc://en/tn/help/luk/12/58)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H8200, H8614, G07580, G47550
