the WORD.

Atonement
noun
1. satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury; amends
2. the doctrine concerning the reconciliation of God and humankind, especially as accomplished through life, suffering and death of christ.
3. The experience of humankind's unity with God exemplified by Jesus Christ.
4. reconciliation; agreement.

origin.
1505-15; 'condition of being at one (with others)' from atone. Meaning "reconciliation". Phrase at one in harmony; Middle English onement unity.





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