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# mediator
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## Definition:
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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.
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* 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.
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* Jesus is the mediator between God the Father and his people, restoring that broken relationship through his death as payment for their sin.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* 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.
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(See also: [priest ](../kt/priest.md ), [reconcile ](../kt/reconcile.md ))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Timothy 2:5 ](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/02/05 )
* [Galatians 3:20 ](rc://en/tn/help/gal/03/20 )
* [Hebrews 8:6 ](rc://en/tn/help/heb/08/06 )
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* [Hebrews 12:24 ](rc://en/tn/help/heb/12/24 )
* [Luke 12:14 ](rc://en/tn/help/luk/12/14 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’ s: H3887, G3312, G3316