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μεσίτης G3316
G3316 is the Greek word μεσίτης, transliterated mesítēs. The King James Version most often renders it mediator.
What it means
a go-between, i.e. (simply) an internunciator, or (by implication) a reconciler (intercessor).
Where it comes from
from G3319 (μέσος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: mediator.
Verses using μεσίτης
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Galatians 3:20 · KJV
Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.
1 Timothy 2:5 · KJV
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Hebrews 8:6 · KJV
But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
Hebrews 9:15 · KJV
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.
Hebrews 12:24 · KJV
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3316 mean?
G3316 is the Greek word μεσίτης (mesítēs), meaning a go-between, i.e. (simply) an internunciator, or (by implication) a reconciler (intercessor).
How is G3316 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it mediator (5 times).
How many times does G3316 appear in the Bible?
μεσίτης (mesítēs) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3316 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3319 (μέσος).
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