The meaning of “μεσίτης”
Understanding mesítēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
mediator. - a go-between, i.e. (simply) an internunciator, or (by implication) a reconciler (intercessor)
μεσίτης
mediator. - a go-between, i.e. (simply) an internunciator, or (by implication) a reconciler (intercessor)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Galatians 3:20 | “Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.” Word: μεσίτης (mesítēs) | |
| 1 Timothy 2:5 | “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;” Word: μεσίτης (mesítēs) | |
| Hebrews 9:15 | “And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.” Word: μεσίτης (mesítēs) |
Theological Word Study: Mediator
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Mediator, go-between
The Greek mesites (μεσίτης) means mediator—one who stands between two parties. 'There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus' (1 Timothy 2:5).