Definition:
The term "expiated" refers to the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing, particularly in a religious or spiritual context. In the Bible, expiation is closely associated with the concepts of atonement and forgiveness, where the guilt of sin is removed or covered, allowing for reconciliation between humanity and God.

Biblical Context:
Expiation is a central theme in the Old Testament sacrificial system, where specific rituals and offerings were prescribed to atone for the sins of the people. The Hebrew word often associated with expiation is "kaphar," which means to cover or atone. This concept is vividly illustrated in the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) rituals described in Leviticus 16.

Old Testament References:
In Leviticus 16, the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies once a year to make atonement for the sins of Israel. The blood of a sacrificial animal was sprinkled on the mercy seat to expiate the sins of the people: "He shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and take its blood behind the veil. He is to do with this blood as he did with the bull’s blood: He shall sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it" (Leviticus 16:15).

The concept of expiation is also seen in the sin offerings and guilt offerings detailed in Leviticus chapters 4-7. These offerings were designed to address specific transgressions and restore the covenant relationship between the Israelites and God.

New Testament Fulfillment:
In the New Testament, the concept of expiation is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate sacrificial lamb whose death on the cross expiates the sins of humanity. The Apostle Paul writes, "God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand" (Romans 3:25).

The author of Hebrews elaborates on this theme, emphasizing that the sacrifices of the Old Testament were a foreshadowing of Christ's perfect and final sacrifice: "But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God" (Hebrews 10:12). Through His death and resurrection, Jesus expiated the sins of all who believe in Him, providing a way for eternal reconciliation with God.

Theological Significance:
Expiation is a critical component of the doctrine of atonement, highlighting God's justice and mercy. It underscores the seriousness of sin and the necessity of a sacrificial substitute to bear the penalty of sin. In the Christian faith, expiation through Christ is not merely a covering of sin but a complete removal, offering believers a restored relationship with God and the hope of eternal life.

Practical Implications:
For believers, the expiation of sins through Christ calls for a response of faith, repentance, and gratitude. It encourages a life of holiness and obedience, motivated by the understanding of the immense cost of redemption. The assurance of expiation provides comfort and peace, knowing that one's sins are forgiven and that they stand justified before God.(imp. & p. p.) of Expiate.

Whether Venial Sin is Expiated by the Pains of Purgatory as ...
... OF THE QUALITY OF SOULS WHO EXPIATE ACTUAL SIN OR ITS PUNISHMENT IN PURGATORY (SIX
ARTICLES) Whether venial sin is expiated by the pains of Purgatory as ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether venial sin is expiated.htm

By the Case of Leporius He Establishes the Fact that an Open Sin ...
... Book I. Chapter V. By the case of Leporius he establishes the fact that an open
sin ought to be expiated by an open confession; and also teaches from his words ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter v by the case.htm

'The Scapegoat'
... The sins of the congregation, which had been already expiated by the sacrifice,
were laid by the high priest on the head of the goat, which was then sent away ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the scapegoat.htm

Whether the Priesthood of Christ Endures for Ever?
... For as stated above (A[4], ad 1,3) those alone need the effect of the priesthood
who have the weakness of sin, which can be expiated by the priest's sacrifice. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the priesthood of christ.htm

Whether the Effect of Christ's Priesthood is the Expiation of Sins ...
... the Sacrifice is offered continuously in the Church; wherefore again we say: "Give
us this day our daily bread." Therefore sins are not expiated by the ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the effect of christs.htm

The Consequences of Sin.
... In this world or in the next, all sin must be expiated by suffering. Christ by His
death removed the guilt of sin, but not the suffering for sin. ...
/.../xlvii the consequences of sin.htm

Whether Confession is Necessary for Salvation?
... to which one remains bound after the remission of sin, is temporal, wherefore the
way of salvation remains open, without such punishment being expiated in this ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether confession is necessary for.htm

Whether, at the Time of the Law, the Ceremonies of the Old Law had ...
... consecrated by the sprinkling of blood and the anointing of oil; and (Lev.16:16)
that, by sprinkling the blood of the calf, the priest expiated "the sanctuary ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether at the time of.htm

Whether There Can be any Suitable Cause for the Sacraments of the ...
... or in the body; and this was the graver uncleanness; the other was by mere contact
with an unclean thing, and this was less grave, and was more easily expiated ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether there can be any 2.htm

Whether Suffrages Profit those who are in Hell?
... For guilt cannot be restored to order save by punishment: wherefore it is impossible
for punishment to cease, unless first of all guilt be expiated: so that ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether suffrages profit those who.htm

Expiated (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Expiate. Multi-Version Concordance
Expiated (6 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 21:8 Forgive thy ...
/e/expiated.htm - 8k

Expiation (9 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Guilt is said to be expiated when it is visited
with punishment falling on a substitute. Expiation is ...
/e/expiation.htm - 11k

Atonement (112 Occurrences)
... propitiate God in his behalf. By the atonement of Christ we generally mean his
work by which he expiated our sins. But in Scripture usage ...
/a/atonement.htm - 101k

Propitiation (4 Occurrences)
... Christ is "the propitiation," because by his becoming our substitute and assuming
our obligations he expiated our guilt, covered it, by the vicarious ...
/p/propitiation.htm - 15k

Fruitage (4 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 27:9 Therefore by this shall the iniquity of Jacob be expiated, and this
is all the fruit of taking away his sin: when he maketh all the stones of the ...
/f/fruitage.htm - 7k

Expiate (1 Occurrence)

/e/expiate.htm - 7k

Ashe'rim (19 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 27:9 Therefore by this shall the iniquity of Jacob be expiated, and this
is all the fruit of taking away his sin: when he maketh all the stones of the ...
/a/ashe'rim.htm - 12k

Priest (500 Occurrences)
... For intercession is grounded in atonement. There can be no effective advocacy on
behalf of the guilty until their guilt is righteously expiated. ...
/p/priest.htm - 88k

Jacob's (34 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 27:9 Therefore by this shall the iniquity of Jacob be expiated, and this
is all the fruit of taking away his sin: when he maketh all the stones of the ...
/j/jacob's.htm - 23k

Monthly (11 Occurrences)
... The leper and Nazirite could offer he-lambs. The guilt toward God was expiated by
the blood poured out, and the guilt toward men by the restitution and fine. ...
/m/monthly.htm - 93k

Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin? | GotQuestions.org

What is the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)? | GotQuestions.org

Expiated: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus