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ἱλαστήριον G2435

G2435 is the Greek word ἱλαστήριον, transliterated hilastḗrion. The King James Version most often renders it propitiation.

Word: ἱλαστήριονTransliteration: hilastḗrionLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

an expiatory (place or thing), i.e. (concretely) an atoning victim, or (specially) the lid of the Ark (in the Temple).

Where it comes from

neuter of a derivative of G2433 (ἱλάσκομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

propitiation 1×mercyseat 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: mercyseat, propitiation.

Verses using ἱλαστήριον

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 3:25 · KJV

Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

Hebrews 9:5 · KJV

And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2435 mean?

G2435 is the Greek word ἱλαστήριον (hilastḗrion), meaning an expiatory (place or thing), i.e. (concretely) an atoning victim, or (specially) the lid of the Ark (in the Temple).

How is G2435 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it propitiation (1 time), mercyseat (1 time).

How many times does G2435 appear in the Bible?

ἱλαστήριον (hilastḗrion) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2435 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a derivative of G2433 (ἱλάσκομαι).

Nearby entries

G2432 · ἱλαρότης — alacrity G2433 · ἱλάσκομαι — to conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone…G2434 · ἱλασμός — atonement, i.e. (concretely) an expiator G2436 · ἵλεως — cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious…G2437 · Ἰλλυρικόν — (the) Illyrican (shore), i.e. (as a name…G2438 · ἱμάς — a strap, i.e. (specially) the tie (of a…

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