Saturday, 5 December 2026
The Mediator of the New Testament
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The Primary Text
“And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death... they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.”— (KJV)Read Hebrews 9 in full →
The Lexicon
μεσίτης (mesitēs) — Noun
From the Greek μεσίτης (mesitēs), from mesos (middle): one who stands between two parties, an arbitrator or guarantor. Semantic force: In legal papyri the mesitēs is a surety who guarantees a contract, frequently assuming liability if one party defaults. The role carries financial exposure, not merely diplomatic function. Theological depth: Scripture requires the mediator to belong genuinely to both parties. Christ mediates as God and as man, and Hebrews insists the office was executed by death rather than negotiation.