ἱλάσκομαι (hiláskomai) — Be Merciful

Greek word study: ἱλάσκομαι (hiláskomai), Strong's G2433. to conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone for (sin), or (intransitively) be propitious

GreekStrong's G2433
Quick definition
Greek word
ἱλάσκομαι (hiláskomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: middle voice from the same as G2436 (ἵλεως);

KJV translation words: be merciful, make reconciliation for

Where this word appears

Strong's G2433 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 18:13 and last appears in Hebrews 2:17.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

do be merciful ×1to make propitiation for ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἱλάσθητί ×1ἱλάσκεσθαι ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Luke 18:13 — ἱλάσθητί — do be merciful
  • Hebrews 2:17 — ἱλάσκεσθαι — to make propitiation for

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2436 ἵλεως (híleōs).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2435 ἱλαστήριον (hilastḗrion).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does hiláskomai (G2433) mean?

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

How is G2433 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2433 as: be merciful, make reconciliation for.

How often does ἱλάσκομαι (hiláskomai) appear?

Strong's G2433 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 18:13 and last appears in Hebrews 2:17.