πάρεσις

paresispassing overHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

πάρεσις, -εως, ἡ

(παρίημι),

1. a letting go, dismissal.

2. prætermission, passing by (of debt or sin) : Romans 3:25

Synonyms: ἄφεσις, q.v

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. Romans 3:25πάρεσιν · [He] had passed over
    God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.