Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἱλασμός”
Understanding hilasmós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
propitiation. - atonement, i.e. (concretely) an expiator
G2434
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἱλασμός
Phonetichil-as-mos'
Transliterationhilasmós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
propitiation. - atonement, i.e. (concretely) an expiator
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 John 2:2 | “And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” Word: ἱλασμός (hilasmós) | |
| 1 John 4:10 | “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” Word: ἱλασμός (hilasmós) |
Usage Statistics
Theological Word Study: Propitiation
New Testament Usage
ἱλασμόςHilasmos
Meaning: Propitiation, atoning sacrifice
The Greek hilasmos (ἱλασμός) means propitiation—a sacrifice that satisfies God's wrath against sin. Christ 'is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the sins of the whole world' (1 John 2:2).