Hiláskomai — G2433

Definition

verb

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

1. to render propitious to oneself, to appease, conciliate to oneself (from ἴλαος gracious, gentle)
2. by an Alexandrian usage, to expiate, make propitiation for (as ἐξιλάσκεσθαι in the O. T.)

Usually translated as

be merciful, make reconciliation for

Origin

middle voice from the same as G2436

• híleōs (G2436)

Occurrences

Hiláskomai occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Hebrews (1)

• Luke 18:13 — 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 (ἱλάσθητί) to me a sinner.
• Hebrews 2:17 — 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 (ἱλάσκεσθαι) the sins of the people.