G2435

ἱλαστήριον

hilastḗrion

/hil-as-tay'-ree-on/

Definition

an expiatory (place or thing), i.e. (concretely) an atoning victim, or (specially) the lid of the Ark (in the Temple)

Derivation

neuter of a derivative of G2433;

KJV usage

mercyseat, propitiation.