G2433 ἱλάσκομαι

Strong's Greek Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences

ἱλάσκομαι

hiláskomai

Definition

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

KJV Renderings

be merciful, make reconciliation for

Derivation / Etymology

middle voice from the same as G2436 (ἵλεως);

KJV Verses (2)

Luke 18:13And 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 2:17Wherefore 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.