Word study · Greek

katallássō

to reconcile

Say it: kat-al-LAS-so (approximate)

καταλλάσσω

What it means

To change from enmity to friendship, to reconcile. It was used in diplomacy and in marriage. Paul says God "reconciled us to himself through Christ" (5:18-20), and urges the Corinthians to be reconciled to God.

Range of meaning

  • ReconcileRestore friendship.
  • ExchangeChange from one state to another.

In 2 Corinthians

  • Chapter 5

    "Who reconciled us to himself" (5:18-20).

Every verse (3)

Verses where G2644 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources