Strong’s G1259 · Greek
διαλλάσσω
diallássō
Definition
to change thoroughly, i.e. (mentally) to conciliate
Etymology
from G1223 (διά) and G236 (ἀλλάσσω);
Where the KJV renders it
- reconcile
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