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# reconcile, reconciles, reconciled, reconciliation #
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## Definition: ##
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To "reconcile" and "reconciliation" refer to "make peace" between people who were formerly enemies of each other. "Reconciliation" is that act of making peace
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* In the Bible, this term usually refer to Gods reconciling people to himself through the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus Christ.
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* Because of sin, all human beings are God's enemies. But because of his compassionate love, God provided a way for people to be reconciled to him through Jesus.
* Through trusting in Jesus' sacrifice as payment for their sin, people can be forgiven and have peace with God.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* The term "reconcile" could be translated as "make peace" or "restore good relations" or "cause to be friends."
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* The term "reconciliation" could be translated as "restoring good relations" or "making peace" or "causing peaceful relating."
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(See also: [peace ](../other/peace.md ), [sacrifice ](../other/sacrifice.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Corinthians 05:18-19 ](rc://en/tn/help/2co/05/18 )
* [Colossians 01:18-20 ](rc://en/tn/help/col/01/18 )
* [Matthew 05:23-24 ](rc://en/tn/help/mat/05/23 )
* [Proverbs 13:17-18 ](rc://en/tn/help/pro/13/17 )
* [Romans 05:10-11 ](rc://en/tn/help/rom/05/10 )
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## Word Data:##
* Strong's: H2398 , H3722 , G604 , G1259 , G2433 , G2643, G2644