# 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."

(See also: [judge](../other/judgeposition.md), [law](../kt/lawofmoses.md))

## Bible References: ##

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

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H6114, H8200, H8614, G758, G3980, G4755
