expiation
noun
In Jewish tradition
God "makes expiation" for the land and His people, clearing away their guilt.
Interpretation. Atonement is central on Yom Kippur, and tradition teaches that repentance and good deeds can bring forgiveness.
Meaning
A making up for wrong, so that the wrong is forgiven. tree →
Examples
- Sing aloud, O ye nations, of His people; for He doth avenge the blood of His servants, and doth render vengeance to His adversaries, and doth make expiation for the land of His people. (Torah DEU.32.43, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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On Mova
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