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ἱλάσκομαι G2433
G2433 is the Greek word ἱλάσκομαι, transliterated hiláskomai. The King James Version most often renders it merciful.
What it means
to conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone for (sin), or (intransitively) be propitious.
Where it comes from
middle voice from the same as G2436 (ἵλεως).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be merciful, make reconciliation for.
Verses using ἱλάσκομαι
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 18:13 · KJV
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.
Hebrews 2:17 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2433 mean?
G2433 is the Greek word ἱλάσκομαι (hiláskomai), meaning to conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone for (sin), or (intransitively) be propitious.
How is G2433 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it merciful (1 time), make reconciliation for (1 time).
How many times does G2433 appear in the Bible?
ἱλάσκομαι (hiláskomai) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2433 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from the same as G2436 (ἵλεως).
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