en_tw/bible/other/magistrate.md

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# 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 03:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/dan/03/01)
* [Luke 12:58](rc://en/tn/help/luk/12/58)
## Word Data:
* Strong's: H8200, H8614, G758, G4755
## Forms Found in the English ULB:
magistrate, magistrates