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 # the mediator of a new covenant
 
-This means Jesus caused the new covenant between God and humans to exist. See how you translated this phrase in [Hebrews 9:15](../09/15.md).
+A mediator is a person who helps two parties come to an agreement. Christ, as mediator, made it possible for a better covenant between God and humans to exist. See how you translated this phrase in [Hebrews 9:15](../09/15.md).
 
 # the sprinkled blood that speaks better than Abel's blood