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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, law)

Bible References:

• Acts 16:19-21
• Acts 16:35-36
• Daniel 03:1-2
• Luke 12:57-59