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Strong's G2434 ἱλασμός (hilasmos)

Hilasmos means “propitiation” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2434 — chayits (“wall”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2434
Language Greek
Linked Usages 9
Books 8

Strong's G2434 Quick Answer

Strong's G2434 ἱλασμός (hilasmos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hilasmos (hil-as-mos') n. 1. atonement 2. (concretely) an expiator It has 9 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include propitiation. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
hilasmos (hil-as-mos') n. 1. atonement 2. (concretely) an expiator
Usage
9 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
propitiation

Meaning and Definition

hilasmos (hil-as-mos') n. 1. atonement 2. (concretely) an expiator [(not given)] KJV: propitiation

Original Word
ἱλασμός
Transliteration
hilasmos
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2434. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

propitiation

Usage: ἱλασμός, -οῦ (ἱλάσκομαι), [in LXX: Lev.25:9, Num.5:8 (כִּפֻּר), Psa.130:4, Da TH Dan.9:9 (סְלִיחָה), Amo.8:14 (אַשְׁמָה), Eze.44:27 (חַטָּאָה), 1Ch.28:20, Sir.18:20 A, 2Ma.3:33 * ;] __1. an appeasing (Plut.). __2. a means of appeasing, propitiation (Philo; Nu, Ez, ll.with): 1Jn.2:2 Jn 4:10. __3. In LXX also forgiveness (Ps, Da TH, ll.with).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2434 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hilasmos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

propitiation 1 John 2:2

How Strong's G2434 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2434 (ἱλασμός) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2434 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2434 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 John 2:2 KJV

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 KJV

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

Strong's G2434 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 25:9 Septuagint / Brenton

In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye shall make a proclamation with the sound of a trumpet in all your land; on the day of atonement ye shall make a proclamation with a trumpet in all your land.

Numbers 5:8 Septuagint / Brenton

But if a man have no near kinsman, so as to make satisfaction for his trespass to him, the trespass offering paid to the Lord shall be for the priest, besides the ram of atonement, by which he shall make atonement with it for him.

Psalms 129:4 Septuagint / Brenton

For with thee is forgiveness: For thy name’s sake

Strong's G2434 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 3:33 Septuagint / Brenton

Now as the high priest was making an atonement, the same young men in the same clothing appeared and stood beside Heliodorus, saying, Give Onias the high priest great thanks, insomuch as for his sake the Lord hath granted thee life:

Usage Excerpts

First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2434.

Leviticus 25:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye shall make a proclamation with the sound of a trumpet in all your land; on the day of atonement ye shall make a proclamation with a trumpet in all your land.
Numbers 5:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But if a man have no near kinsman, so as to make satisfaction for his trespass to him, the trespass offering paid to the Lord shall be for the priest, besides the ram of atonement, by which he shall make atonement with it for him.
Psalms 129:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For with thee is forgiveness: For thy name’s sake
Ezekiel 44:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And on whatsoever day they shall enter into the inner court to minister in the holy place, they shall bring a propitiation, saith the Lord God.
Daniel 9:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
To thee, the Lord our God, belong compassions and forgivenesses, whereas we have departed from thee;
Amos 8:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
they who swear by the propitiation of Samaria, and who say, Thy god, O Dan, lives; and, Thy god, O Beersheba, lives; and they shall fall, and shall no more rise again.
1 John 2:2 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
2 Maccabees 3:33 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now as the high priest was making an atonement, the same young men in the same clothing appeared and stood beside Heliodorus, saying, Give Onias the high priest great thanks, insomuch as for his sake the Lord hath granted thee life:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2434, grouped by book.

Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Amos 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 John 2 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2434 FAQ

What does hilasmos (ἱλασμός) mean?

Hilasmos (Strong's G2434) is a Greek word most simply glossed "propitiation". hilasmos (hil-as-mos') n. 1. atonement 2. (concretely) an expiator

How many times is hilasmos (ἱλασμός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G2434 across 8 books.

Where can I study hilasmos (ἱλασμός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2434 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hilasmos (ἱλασμός)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as propitiation. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2434 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2434, with linked reader references where each row is available.