Strong's Greek · G2433
ἱλάσκομαι
hiláskomai
Definitionto conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone for (sin), or (intransitively) be propitious
Derivationmiddle voice from the same as G2436 (ἵλεως);
KJV usagebe merciful, make reconciliation for
Occurrences2 in the KJV · 2 verses
ἱλάσκομαι in Scripture
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 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 the sins of the people.