Strong's Greek Concordance

G1259: διαλλάσσω

diallássō · “be reconciled”

Definition

to change thoroughly, i.e. (mentally) to conciliate

KJV translates it as: reconcile

Word origin: from G1223 (διά) and G236 (ἀλλάσσω);

Extended definition

δι-αλλάσσω
[in LXX: 1Ki.29:4 (רָצָה hithp.), I Est.4:31, al. ;]
1. to change, exchange.
2. to change enmity for friendship, to reconcile: pass., with dative of person(s), Mat.5:24. "The word denotes mutual concession after mutual hostility, an idea absent from καταλλ-," which see (Lft., Notes, 288; cf. Deiss., LAE, 178.15; Cremer, 91, 632).†
(AS)

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How G1259 is translated

  • do be reconciled ×1

Bible verses with G1259 (diallássō)

Diallássō appears in 1 verse.

  • Matthew 5:24

    Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.