UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: gobetween, mediator

Semantic entry: 31.22

Semantic domains: Hold a View, Believe, Trust

Subdomains: Agree, Consent

Definition: (derivative of μεσιτεύω ‘to bring about an agreement,’ 31.21: μεσιτεύω) one who causes or helps parties to come to an agreement, with the implication of guaranteeing the certainty of the arrangement

Sense 2: mediator, one who reconciles

Semantic entry: 40.6

Semantic domains: Reconciliation, Forgiveness

Subdomains: Reconciliation

Definition: a person who acts as a mediator in bringing about reconciliation{N:001}

Notes: A mediator may be spoken of in a number of different ways, often idiomatically, for example, ‘one who stands in the middle,’ ‘one who speaks to both,’ ‘one who cuts palavers,’ or ‘one who causes arguments to cease.’ It is also possible, however, to regard μεσίτης as being related to the process of causing agreement between the parties in question. For this aspect of the meaning of μεσίτης, see 31.22: μεσίτης.