ἱλάσκομαι

hilaskomaiVerbG2433

to propitiate

From: middle voice from the same as G2436 (ἵλεως);

Short Definition

to conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone for (sin), or (intransitively) be propitious

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in cl., with accusative of person(s), to conciliate, appease, propitiate (= ἐξιλάσκομαι
2.In LXX (Thackeray, Gr., 270, 1.), Inscr., and NT, to be propitious, merciful (with dative of thing(s)
3.As in Philo (= ἐξιλάσκ-, in LXX
LXX Usage: for סָלַח, 4, Da TH ; כָּפַר pi. ; נָחַם ni., *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 2:17
  • Luke 18:13

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