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| has gloss | (noun) the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) propitiation, expiation, atonement |
| has gloss | eng: In Christianity, Propitiation is a theological term denoting that by which God is rendered propitious, i.e., that satisfaction or appeasement by which it becomes consistent with His character and government to pardon and bless sinners. The propitiation does not procure His love or make Him loving; rather, it renders it consistent for Him to exercise His love towards sinners. |
| lexicalization | eng: atonement |
| lexicalization | eng: expiation |
| lexicalization | eng: propitiation |
| subclass of | (noun) (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil salvation, redemption |
| has subclass | (noun) something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends" reparation, amends |
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| similar | e/Atonement (substitutionary view) |
| similar | e/Propitiation |
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