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μεσίτης

mesites

mediator, go-between

Summary

μεσίτης ("mediator") in 1 Timothy 2:5 — "one mediator between God and men" — counters any system that interposes additional authorities between humans and God. In the Ephesian context, this challenges both the Artemis cult's mediatorial hierarchy and any proto-hierarchical gatekeeping within the church. The one-mediator theology undermines gender-based restrictions on access to God or ministry.

Used in Verses

1 Timothy 2:1-7 📖 (Explore →)

One mediator (v.5) — eliminates gender-based gatekeeping between humans and God

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