expiation
pronunciation
How to pronounce expiation in British English:
UK [ˌekspɪ'eɪʃn]
How to pronounce expiation in American English:
US [ˌɛkspiˈeʃən]
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- Noun:
- compensation for a wrong
- the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
Word Origin
- expiation (n.)
- early 15c., via Middle French expiation or directly from Latin expiationem (nominative expiatio) "satisfaction, atonement," noun of action from past participle stem of expiare "make amends for, atone for; purge by sacrifice, make good," from ex- "completely" (see ex-) + piare "propitiate, appease," from pius "faithful, loyal, devout" (see pious).The sacrifice of expiation is that which tendeth to appease the wrath of God. [Thomas Norton, translation of Calvin's "Institutes of Christian Religion," 1561]
Example
- 1. But that is not respite ; it is another stage and phase of expiation .
- 2. Then the priest shall make expiation for him before jehovah .
- 3. Thus the priest shall make expiation for him , and he shall be clean .
- 4. So he shall make expiation for the house , and it shall be clean .
- 5. One male goat as a sin offering ; besides the sin offering of expiation and the continual burnt offering and its meal offering , and their drink offerings .