Greek Word Study
ἱλαστήριον
hilastḗrion
G2435

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
G2435
KJV Translations
mercyseatpropitiation
Derivation / Root
neuter of a derivative of G2433 (ἱλάσκομαι);

Definition of hilastḗrion

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

Word Origin

This word comes neuter of a derivative of G2433 (ἱλάσκομαι); See the root word: G2433 (ἱλάσκομαι).

KJV Translation Variants

The Greek word ἱλαστήριον (hilastḗrion) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:

English TranslationStrong's Ref
mercyseatG2435
propitiationG2435

Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

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