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# magistrate
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## Definition:
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A magistrate is an appointed official who acts as a judge and decides matters of law.
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* In Bible times, a magistrate also settled disputes between people.
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* Depending on the context, ways to translate this term could include "ruling judge" or "legal officer" or "city leader."
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(See also: [judge](../other/judgeposition.md), [law](../kt/lawofmoses.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [Acts 16:20](rc://en/tn/help/act/16/20)
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* [Acts 16:35](rc://en/tn/help/act/16/35)
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* [Daniel 03:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/dan/03/01)
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* [Luke 12:58](rc://en/tn/help/luk/12/58)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H8200, H8614, G758, G4755
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
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magistrate, magistrates
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