μεσίτης
Mediator
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What does μεσίτης (mesítēs) mean in the Bible?
μεσίτης (mesítēs) is a Greek word meaning "mediator". μεσίτης, -ου, ὁ (μέσος), [in LXX: Job. Christ alone bridges the gap between holy God and sinful humanity, excluding all rival mediators. This term runs through the canonical themes of Holiness, Messiah.
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Meaning
One who stands between parties to facilitate agreement, typically involving covenant or law.
(μέσος), [in LXX: Job.9:33 (בֵּין)* ;] an arbitrator, mediator: Gal.3:19; with dupl. genitive of person(s), θεοῦ κ. ἀνθρώπων, 1Ti.2:5; with genitive of thing(s), διαθήκης, Heb.8:6 9:15 12:24; ὁ δε μ. ἑνὸς οὐκ ἔστιν, Gal.3:20 (see Lft., in l; and for exx. of this word in π., see MM, xvi).
Why This Word Matters
Christ alone bridges the gap between holy God and sinful humanity, excluding all rival mediators. 1 Timothy 2:1-7
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