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G2433

ἱλάσκομαι

hilaskomai

Verb · Middle voice from the same as ἵλεως (G2436)

Middle voice from the same as G2436; to conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone for (sin), or (intransitively) be propitious:—be merciful, make reconciliation for.

Outline

  1. to render one's self, to appease, conciliate to one's self
    1. to become propitious, be placated or appeased
    2. to be propitious, be gracious, be merciful
  2. to expiate, make propitiation for

Usages

Luke 18:13

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

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Hebrews 2:17

Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

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