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# mediator, mediated, intermediary
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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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* An "intermediary" is a person who represents one person in a discussion or conflict with another person. This is different from a "mediator," who listens to both persons and tries to be neutral.
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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."
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* 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 02:05](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/02/05)
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* [Galatians 03:20](rc://en/tn/help/gal/03/20)
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* [Hebrews 08:06](rc://en/tn/help/heb/08/06)
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* [Hebrews 12:24](rc://en/tn/help/heb/12/24)
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* [Luke 12:14](rc://en/tn/help/luk/12/14)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H3887, H6419, G3312, G3316
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