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A '''vicar''' is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior. Whatever is done "vicariously" on behalf of another is accomplished by one acting as their representative. The [[ambassador]]s of kings and emperors and nations are their vicars. A spokesman representing another is a "prophet", from the Greek ''prophetes'' "one who speaks for, on behalf of" (another).

A '''vicar''' is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior. Whatever is done "vicariously" on behalf of another is accomplished by one acting as their representative. The [[ambassador]]s of kings and emperors and nations are their vicars. A spokesman representing another is a "prophet", from the Greek ''prophetes'' "one who speaks for, on behalf of" (another).

In the [[Old Testament]] of the [[Bible]] the Rab-shakeh of [[Sennacherib]]  was the vicar of [[Assyria]]<ref>[[2 Kings]] 18–19</ref>; Nebuzaradan, "the captain of the bodyguard, a servant of the king of [[Babylon]]" was the vicar of [[Nebuchadnezzar]] in Jerusalem, and Gedaliah was appointed governor to represent the interests of the people of Judah and act as local vicar of Nebuchanezzar<ref>2 Kings 25:8-12; [[Jeremiah]] 40:1-12</ref>.

In the [[Old Testament]] of the [[Bible]] the Rab-shakeh of [[Sennacherib]]  was the vicar of [[Assyria]];<ref>[[2 Kings]] 18–19</ref> Nebuzaradan, "the captain of the bodyguard, a servant of the king of [[Babylon]]" was the vicar of [[Nebuchadnezzar]] in Jerusalem, and Gedaliah was appointed governor to represent the interests of the people of Judah and act as local vicar of Nebuchadnezzar.<ref>2 Kings 25:8-12; [[Jeremiah]] 40:1-12</ref>

In the [[New Testament]] the official representatives of the Roman Emperor acted as their "voice", and spoke as the living voice of their [[Idolatry|idols]] as vicarious images, "the voice of the [[Beasts of Revelation|Beast]]"<ref>See for example Revelation 13:11-15; the explanation of the origin of idolatry in [[Book of Wisdom|Wisdom]] 14:12-21</ref>.

In the [[New Testament]] the official representatives of the Roman Emperor acted as their "voice", and spoke as the living voice of their [[Idolatry|idols]] as vicarious images, "the voice of the [[Beasts of Revelation|Beast]]".<ref>See for example Revelation 13:11-15; the explanation of the origin of idolatry in [[Book of Wisdom|Wisdom]] 14:12-21</ref>

The Christian doctrine of vicarious [[atonement]] asserts that [[Jesus Christ]] is the vicar of both God the Father to mankind<ref>Hebrews 1:1-4</ref>, as Lord of lords and King of kings, and the vicar of sinful mankind on behalf of all before God the Father, as the universal Savior and King of all [[Universe|creation]].

The Christian doctrine of vicarious [[atonement]] asserts that [[Jesus Christ]] is the vicar of both God the Father to mankind,<ref>Hebrews 1:1-4</ref> as Lord of lords and King of kings, and the vicar of sinful mankind on behalf of all before God the Father, as the universal Savior and King of all [[Universe|creation]].

In Christian [[Ecclesiastical government|ecclesiology]] a vicar is an authorized representative of the authority of a [[bishop]] within a [[diocese]], the local [[priest]] or [[pastor]]. A [[Pope|papal]] ''legate'' is an appointed ambassador authorized as a vicar of the Bishop of Rome acting on his behalf with his authority. In Catholic ecclesiology the Pope is called the [[Vicar of Christ]].<ref>[[Mormons]] who claim no church since the time of the apostles has had any truly authorized Christian prophets are ignorant of the fact that Popes and Patriarchs and [[Ecumenical council]]s are prophets of God speaking on behalf of God as living voices, ''prophetes'', guided by the Holy Spirit (John 14:15-17; 16:12-15) defending and clarifying the meaning of the Christian revelation in the Gospel of Christ and the writings of the Apostles and Evangelists.</ref>

In Christian [[Ecclesiastical government|ecclesiology]] a vicar is an authorized representative of the authority of a [[bishop]] within a [[diocese]], the local [[priest]] or [[pastor]]. A [[Pope|papal]] ''legate'' is an appointed ambassador authorized as a vicar of the Bishop of Rome acting on his behalf with his authority. In Catholic ecclesiology the Pope is called the [[Vicar of Christ]].<ref>[[Mormons]] who claim no church since the time of the apostles has had any truly authorized Christian prophets are ignorant of the fact that Popes and Patriarchs and [[Ecumenical council]]s are prophets of God speaking on behalf of God as living voices, ''prophetes'', guided by the Holy Spirit (John 14:15-17; 16:12-15) defending and clarifying the meaning of the Christian revelation in the Gospel of Christ and the writings of the Apostles and Evangelists.</ref>

The Secretary General of the [[United Nations]] is the elected representative "voice" of that international body to the nations of the world.

The Secretary General of the [[United Nations]] is the elected representative "voice" of that international body to the nations of the world. During their term in office the Secretaries General of the United Nations have limited authority as vicars of the General Assembly.

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