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Webster 1913 Edition
Propitiation
Pro-piˊti-a′tion
,Noun.
[L.
propitiatio
: cf. F. propitiation
.] 1.
The act of appeasing the wrath and conciliating the favor of an offended person; the act of making propitious.
2.
(Theol.)
That which propitiates; atonement or atoning sacrifice; specifically, the influence or effects of the death of Christ in appeasing the divine justice, and conciliating the divine favor.
He [Jesus Christ] is the
propitiation
for our sins. 1 John ii. 2.
Webster 1828 Edition
Propitiation
PROPITIATION
,Noun.
1.
The act of appeasing wrath and conciliating the favor of an offended person; the act of making propitious.2.
In theology, the atonement or atoning sacrifice offered to God to assuage his wrath and render him propitious to sinners. Christ is the propitiation for the sins of men. Rom.3. 1 John 2.Definition 2024
propitiation
propitiation
English
Noun
propitiation (plural propitiations)
- (dated) The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.
Usage notes
Primarily used with respect to a god or spirits.
Translations
the act of propitiating; placation, atonement, expiation
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