Pilgrim,

You're probably right. But because I'm quite enjoying this exchange, I thought it'd be interesting to note that everywhere in the NIV where "sacrifice of atonement" shows up, they have a text note explaining the word somewhat. For an example, in Rom. 3:25, the note reads,

"Or as the one who would turn aside his wrath, taking away sin."

The other notes say the same thing. Seems to me that's a pretty succint definition of propitiation for the masses. Of course, there's a lot more that goes with that word, but...

Also, per the modern use of propitiation, I looked it up in Websters:

propitiation 1: The act of propitiating 2:something that propitiates; specif: an atoneing sacrifice

propitiatory 1:intedned to propitiate: EXPIATORY 2: of or relating to propitiation.


Again, you're likely right, but I just thought these few things were worth note.

Last edited by Henry; Sun May 09, 2004 11:22 AM.
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