Bible Verses About "What Is Expiation in the Bible"
Expiation is the removal or covering of sin — the cleansing aspect of Christ's atoning work.
Expiation is the removal or covering of sin — the cleansing aspect of Christ's atoning work.
"As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us." — Psalm 103:12 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Expiation in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us."
"All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all."
"But now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself."
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