ἱλάσκομαι
hilaskomai
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word *hilaskomai* primarily means to appease, reconcile, or make amends, often in the sense of seeking mercy or forgiveness. In biblical contexts, it can refer to showing mercy or being gracious toward someone or something. Additionally, it is used to describe actions that expiate or make atonement for sins.
to conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone for (sin), or (intransitively) be propitious
The Greek word hilaskomai means "to conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone for (sin), or (intransitively) be propitious," encompassing related ideas including be merciful, make reconciliation for.
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כָּפַר
kâphar
to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
נָחַם
nâcham
properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to avenge (oneself)
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כָּפַר
kâphar
to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
נָחַם
nâcham
properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to avenge (oneself)
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