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# magistrate, magistrates #
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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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2017-05-05 21:21:46 +00:00
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(See also: [judge](../other/judgeposition.md), [law](../kt/lawofmoses.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00
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* [Acts 16:19-21](rc://en/tn/help/act/16/19)
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* [Acts 16:35-36](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 12:57-59](rc://en/tn/help/luk/12/57)
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2017-11-29 19:05:45 +00:00
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## Word Data: ##
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2017-08-01 21:30:25 +00:00
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* Strong's: H6114, H8200, H8614, G758, G3980, G4755
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