Some common synonyms of propitiate are
appease, conciliate
, mollify, pacify, and placate.
What are the synonyms for propitiation?
- penance.
- redemption.
- reparation.
- amends.
- indemnification.
- recompense.
- redress.
- satisfaction.
What does propitiation mean in the Bible?
1 :
the act of gaining or regaining the favor or goodwill of someone or something
: the act of propitiating : appeasement a sacrifice in propitiation of the gods …
What is the dictionary definition of propitiation?
Propitiation is
the act of gaining the favor of or making things right with someone
, especially after having done something wrong. Propitiation is the noun form of the verb propitiate, meaning to appease or gain the favor of. Close synonyms of propitiation are conciliation and appeasement.
What is the opposite of propitiate?
Opposite of to assuage the agitation or anger of (someone)
anger
.
enflame
.
enrage
.
incense
.
What’s the difference between atonement and propitiation?
As nouns the difference between atonement and propitiation
is that
atonement is a repair done for the sake of a damaged relationship
while propitiation is (dated) the act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.
How do you explain propitiation to a child?
Propitiation (Bonus: Atonement)
In propitiation,
the wrath of God is satisfied
. God’s wrath is satisfied by the sacrificial death of Jesus. Jesus dies in our place (sacrifices His life) and takes our punishment (God’s wrath and eternal death and separation from God).
What is the Hebrew word for propitiation?
Concretely it specifically means the lid of The Ark of The Covenant. The only other occurrence of
hilasterion
in the NT is in Hebrews 9:5, where it is translated as “mercy seat” in all of the Bible translations named above as well as the Revised Standard Version and the New Revised Standard Version.
What’s the meaning of Propriate?
1
obsolete : appropriated
. 2 obsolete : particular, peculiar.
What is expiation of sin?
The act of expiation is a
way to atone for something you did
that was wrong. … The idea of atonement stretches across all religions, from Judaism’s Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) to perhaps the most famous example of expiation, the Christian doctrine of Christ dying to absolve the world’s sins.
How do you use the word propitiation in a sentence?
- Only an idiot believes he can propitiate his way into heaven by giving the church all of his money.
- To propitiate my dying mother and earn her forgiveness, I promised to look after my sisters forever.
What does Propitiously mean?
1 : favorably disposed : benevolent. 2 : being a good omen : auspicious propitious sign. 3 :
tending to favor
: advantageous.
Which is the best antonym for ubiquitous?
- rare.
- scarce.
Which is the closest antonym for boisterous?
- calm.
- low.
- moderate.
- quiet.
- soft.
- solemn.
- restrained.
- silent.
Are atonement and redemption the same thing?
As nouns the difference between redemption and atonement is that
redemption is the act of redeeming or something redeemed
while atonement is a repair done for the sake of a damaged relationship.
What is the difference between atonement and expiation?
“Atonement” is
to attain forgiveness for some sin
or transgression, e.g. “I atoned for betraying my friend”. It is something that you do. “Expiation” means to clear away the record, to make it as if it never existed. It is not something you can do – you cannot expiate your own sins.
