καταλλάσσω

katallassōVerbG2644

to reconcile

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G236 (ἀλλάσσω);

Short Definition

to change mutually, i.e. (figuratively) to compound a difference

Full Lexicon Entry

(Att. -*ττω; *cf. ἀλλάσσω) prop., to change, exchange (esp. of money); hence, of persons, to change from emnity to friendship, to reconcile (for exx. in cl., see Thayer„ LS): of the reconciliation of man to God; pass ; of a woman returning to her husband.
LXX Usage: (חָתַת), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
3
1 Corinthians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:11
  • 2 Corinthians 5:18
  • 2 Corinthians 5:19
  • 2 Corinthians 5:20
  • Romans 5:10

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