Definition and Etymology:
The term "atoned" refers to the act of making amends or reparation for sin or wrongdoing. In the biblical context, it signifies the reconciliation between God and humanity, achieved through sacrificial offerings. The word "atonement" is derived from the Middle English "at onement," meaning to be "at one" or in harmony.

Old Testament Context:
In the Old Testament, atonement is primarily associated with the sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites. The Hebrew word for atonement is "kaphar," which means to cover, purge, or make reconciliation. The Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, was the most significant day for atonement in the Jewish calendar. On this day, the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to offer sacrifices for the sins of the people (Leviticus 16).

The sacrificial system required the shedding of blood for the forgiveness of sins, as stated in Leviticus 17:11 : "For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul."

New Testament Fulfillment:
In the New Testament, the concept of atonement reaches its fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate and final sacrifice for sin. His death on the cross is seen as the atoning act that reconciles humanity to God. The Apostle Paul writes in Romans 3:25 : "God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand."

The New Testament emphasizes that Christ's atonement is sufficient for all who believe. Hebrews 9:12 states, "He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, not by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption."

Theological Significance:
Atonement is central to Christian theology, as it addresses the problem of sin and the means by which humanity can be reconciled to a holy God. The atonement of Christ is seen as a substitutionary sacrifice, where Jesus takes upon Himself the punishment for sin that humanity deserves. This is often referred to as "penal substitution."

The atonement also highlights God's love and justice. In 1 John 4:10 , it is written: "And this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins."

Practical Implications:
For believers, the atonement of Christ is the foundation of salvation and the assurance of forgiveness. It calls for a response of faith, repentance, and gratitude. The atonement also serves as a model for reconciliation and forgiveness in human relationships, encouraging believers to live in harmony with one another.

Conclusion:
While the concept of atonement is deeply rooted in the sacrificial practices of the Old Testament, its ultimate expression is found in the New Testament through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The atonement remains a cornerstone of Christian faith, underscoring the profound truth of God's redemptive plan for humanity.(imp. & p. p.) of Atone.3722a. kaphar -- to cover over, pacify, make propitiation
... denominative verb from kopher Definition to cover over, pacify, make propitiation
NASB Word Usage appease (1), appease* (1), atone (3), atoned (2), atonement ...
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Blessed is He who Atoned Your Sins, that Ye Might Receive his Body ...
... Hymn VII. Blessed is He Who atoned your sins, that ye might receive His
Body worthily! (Resp."Blessed is He Who atoned your sins ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn vii blessed is he.htm

The Blood of the Covenant
... been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance." The sins of the
ages, of the First Covenant, which had only figuratively been atoned for, had ...
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Whether Contrition, Confession, and Satisfaction are Fittingly ...
... Now it has been said above ([4812]Q[85], A[3], ad 3) that an offense is
atoned otherwise in Penance than in vindictive justice. ...
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Whether Christ's Passion Brought About Our Salvation by Way of ...
... On the contrary, It is written (Ps.68:5) in Christ's person: "Then did I pay that
which I took not away." But he has not paid who has not fully atoned. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christs passion brought about 2.htm

Christ's Work of Destruction and Deliverance. Rev. John H. James.
... acknowledging the debt in the manner in which he removed it." "Christ, by giving
himself up to death, has acknowledged the guilt, and truly atoned for it; He ...
/.../the wesleyan methodist pulpit in malvern/christs work of destruction and.htm

Moses' Prayer to be Blotted Out of God's Book.
... Moses' hatred of God, and his sufferings and blasphemies, would not have atoned
for the sins of his people, or tended in any degree to turn away the wrath of ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon vii moses prayer to.htm

The Death of Christ for his People
... us? Ah! then, my brethren, how great must have been our sins that they could
not have been atoned for at any other price! Secondly ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 46 1900/the death of christ for.htm

Evolution in General
... Now that the first rash rush of the evolutionary invasion is past, and the sins
of its youth atoned for by sober concession, Evolution is seen to be neither ...
/.../drummond/the lowell lectures on the ascent of man/i evolution in general.htm

Spiritual Desolation.
... benefits? Our offenses against God must be atoned for somehow, either
in this life or in the next. Hence we should all make St. ...
/.../de liguori/uniformity with gods will/6 spiritual desolation.htm

The Life of Salvian
... the use of more than one name in friendly correspondence, [5] but the title "master
of bishops" which Gennadius bestowed on him has more than atoned for the ...
/.../salvian/on the government of god/ii the life of salvian.htm

Atoned (8 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Atone. Multi-Version Concordance Atoned (8 Occurrences). ... Psalms
65:3 Sins overwhelmed me, but you atoned for our transgressions. (WEB). ...
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Atone (8 Occurrences)

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Overwhelmed (33 Occurrences)
... Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS). Psalms 65:3 Sins
overwhelmed me, but you atoned for our transgressions. (WEB NIV). ...
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Expiated (6 Occurrences)
... (ASV DBY JPS RSV). Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for;
And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil. (See JPS). ...
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Mammon (4 Occurrences)
... heaven. Again, the parable is not to be interpreted as teaching that the
wrong of dishonest gain may be atoned for by charity. Jesus ...
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Comfortably (5 Occurrences)
... The compassionate love that has atoned for their sins speaks to the heart
("comfortably") of Jerusalem, saying "that her iniquity is pardoned" (Isaiah 40: ...
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Atonements (6 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:36 and a bullock, a sin-offering, thou dost prepare daily for the atonements,
and thou hast atoned for the altar, in thy making atonement on it, and ...
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Rudiments (5 Occurrences)
... Both of these tendencies, Jewish and heathen, were "not according to Christ." For
Christ Himself who atoned for sin, and who now lives and reigns, delivers ...
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Transgressions (64 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 65:3 Sins overwhelmed me, but
you atoned for our transgressions. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Anointed (132 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:36 and a bullock, a sin-offering, thou dost prepare daily for the atonements,
and thou hast atoned for the altar, in thy making atonement on it, and ...
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