# magistrate, magistrates #

## 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."



## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 16:19-21](en/tn/act/help/16/19)
* [Acts 16:35-36](en/tn/act/help/16/35)
* [Daniel 03:1-2](en/tn/dan/help/03/01)
* [Luke 12:57-59](en/tn/luk/help/12/57)