propitiation
Example Sentences
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Propitiation was plainly hopeless at the moment, and he was not so foolish as to attempt the impossible.
From Pixie O'Shaughnessy by Groome, William H. C.
Propitiation was the end, and this end was sought, in great part, by acquiring facility in subservience.
From Theory of the Leisure Class by Veblen, Thorstein
Propitiation furnishes a ground on the basis of which God could set forth His righteousness, and yet pardon sinful men, Rom.
From The Great Doctrines of the Bible by Evans, William
Propitiation is the Godward side of the sacrifice of Christ, with this God is satisfied.
From The Work Of Christ Past, Present and Future by Gaebelein, Arno Clemens
He is the Propitiation for our Sins, and not for ours only, 338but also for the Sins of the whole World.
Vocabulary lists containing propitiation
Great Expectations
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The Crucible, Acts 1–2
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David Copperfield
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