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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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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 16:19-21](en/tn/act/help/16/19)
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* [Acts 16:35-36](en/tn/act/help/16/35)
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* [Daniel 03:1-2](en/tn/dan/help/03/01)
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* [Luke 12:57-59](en/tn/luk/help/12/57)
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