What does Propitiation mean in the Bible?
A sacrifice that turns away God’s wrath against sin. The KJV uses it for Christ’s death; the BSB says “atoning sacrifice.”
| BSB | KJV | |
|---|---|---|
| Times it appears | 0 | 3 |
| Books it appears in | 0 | 2 |
First uses (KJV)
Romans 3:25
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
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.
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.
Questions
What does Propitiation mean in the Bible?
A sacrifice that turns away God’s wrath against sin. The KJV uses it for Christ’s death; the BSB says “atoning sacrifice.”
How many times is Propitiation in the Bible?
0 times in the Berean Standard Bible and 3 times in the King James Version, most often in 1 John, Romans.