In Romans 3:25-26, Paul describes Jesus as a 'propitiation' through faith in His blood. What Greek word, used here in the original text, conveys both the sense of mercy seat and appeasement of God's wrath?
The Greek word 'hilasterion' (ἱλαστήριον) refers to the mercy seat of the Old Testament and carries the dual meaning of God's justice being satisfied while mercy is extended to believers.
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“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
— Micah 6:8 (NIV)