Lexicon mesiteuó: To mediate, to act as a mediator Original Word: μεσιτεύω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance confirm. From mesites; to interpose (as arbiter), i.e (by implication) to ratify (as surety) -- confirm. see GREEK mesites NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mesités Definition to interpose, mediate NASB Translation interposed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3315: μεσιτεύωμεσιτεύω: 1 aorist ἐμεσίτευσα; (μεσίτης (cf. Winer's Grammar, p. 25 e.)); 1. to act as mediator, between litigating or covenanting parties; translated as to accomplish something by interposing between two parties, to mediate, (with the accusative of the result): τήν διαλυσιν, Polybius 11, 34, 3; τάς συνθήκας, Diodorus 19, 71; Dionysius Halicarnassus 9, 59; (cf. Philo de plant. Noë, 2:2 at the end). 2. as a μεσίτης is a sponsor or surety (Josephus, Antiquities 4, 6, 7 ταῦτα ὀμνυντες ἔλεγον καί τόν Θεόν μεσιτην ὧν ὑπισχνουντο ποιούμενοι (cf. Philo de spec. legg. 3:7 ἀοράτῳ δέ πράγματι πάντως ἀόρατος μεσιτευει Θεός etc.)), so μεσιτεύω comes to signify to pledge oneself, give surety: ὅρκῳ, Hebrews 6:17. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6419 פָּלַל (palal): To intercede, to pray, often used in the context of making supplication or intercession. Usage: The verb μεσιτεύω is used in the context of mediation, where an individual acts as an intermediary to resolve disputes or to bring about reconciliation. It is a term that conveys the role of a mediator who stands between two parties to negotiate or intercede on behalf of one or both. Context: The concept of μεσιτεύω is deeply rooted in the biblical understanding of mediation and intercession. In the New Testament, the role of a mediator is often associated with Jesus Christ, who is described as the one who mediates the new covenant between God and humanity. This mediation is central to the Christian understanding of salvation, where Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection bridge the gap caused by sin. |
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