ἱλαστήριον

Vocabulary form:

iJlasthvrion, -ou, tov

Definition:

propitiation, expiation, place of propitiation

Frequency:

GK:

2663

Root:

*iJlasthrio

Biblical Concordance

Romans 3:25	whom God set forth as an atoning (hilastērion \| ἱλαστήριον \| acc sg neut) sacrifice by his blood, obtainable through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his forbearance had passed over previous sins.
Hebrews 9:5	Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of forgiveness (hilastērion \| ἱλαστήριον \| acc sg neut). Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.