Definition and Meaning:
The term "conciliate" refers to the act of pacifying, appeasing, or bringing about reconciliation between parties in conflict. In a biblical context, conciliation involves efforts to restore peace and harmony, often through forgiveness, understanding, and love.

Biblical Context:
Conciliation is a theme that runs throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of peace and reconciliation in relationships, both human and divine. The Bible encourages believers to seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14), highlighting the value God places on harmonious relationships.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, conciliation is often seen in the context of resolving conflicts between individuals or groups. For example, the account of Jacob and Esau illustrates conciliation. After years of estrangement, Jacob seeks to reconcile with his brother Esau by sending gifts and humbling himself before him (Genesis 32-33). This act of conciliation leads to a peaceful reunion.

Proverbs also speaks to the wisdom of conciliation, advising that "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" (Proverbs 15:1). This highlights the power of gentle and conciliatory words in defusing conflict.

New Testament References:
The New Testament further develops the theme of conciliation, particularly through the teachings of Jesus Christ. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasizes the importance of reconciliation, instructing believers to be reconciled with their brothers before offering gifts at the altar (Matthew 5:23-24). This underscores the priority of mending relationships over religious rituals.

The Apostle Paul also addresses conciliation in his letters. In Romans 12:18, he writes, "If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone" . Paul encourages believers to be proactive in seeking peace and reconciliation, reflecting the heart of Christ.

Theological Significance:
Conciliation is deeply rooted in the character of God, who is described as a God of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33). The ultimate act of conciliation is seen in the work of Jesus Christ, who reconciled humanity to God through His sacrificial death on the cross. As Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, "All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them" .

Believers are called to emulate this divine conciliation by being ambassadors of reconciliation in their own lives, promoting peace and unity within the body of Christ and the broader world.

Practical Application:
In practical terms, conciliation involves humility, forgiveness, and a willingness to listen and understand others. It requires believers to prioritize relationships and seek resolution to conflicts in a manner that honors God. By practicing conciliation, Christians demonstrate the love and grace of God, fostering an environment where peace can flourish.(v. t.) To win over; to appease; to gain friendship from a state of hostility; to gain the good will or favor of; to make friendly; to mollify; to propitiate; to appease.2433. hilaskomai -- to be propitious, make propitiation for
... of divine wrath on sin") -- properly, to extend , showing mercy by satisfying
(literally, propitiating) the wrath of God on sin; "to conciliate, appease, (so ...
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1259. diallasso -- change, exchange
... reconcile. From dia and allasso; to change thoroughly, ie (mentally) to conciliate --
reconcile. see GREEK dia. see GREEK allasso. (diallagethi) -- 1 Occurrence ...
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3870. parakaleo -- to call to or for, to exhort, to encourage
... Word Usage appeal (4), appealed (1), appealing (2), beg (1), begging (2), beseeching
(1), comfort (5), comforted (11), comforts (2), conciliate (1), encourage ...
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3982. peitho -- to persuade, to have confidence
... A primary verb; to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify
or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to ...
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The Peroration
... Both of the contending sides, therefore, try to conciliate the judge, to make him
unfavorable to the opponent, to rouse and occasionally allay his passions ...
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The Opinion of the Stoics Concerning God; of his Anger and ...
... how much more right is it that God Himself, who excels in divine and perfect virtues,
and who is removed from all earthly taint, should conciliate [1648] the ...
/.../chap v the opinion of the.htm

The Three Tribunals
... But not only in these higher forms of seeking after reputation, but in lower forms,
this trembling before, and seeking to conciliate, the tribunal of what we ...
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Chapter xxxii
... Jacob's first object in dealing with Esau is to conciliate him. Rebekah has not
sent for Jacob, as she was to do when Esau's wrath relented. ...
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The victory of the God-Beloved Emperors.
... He cannot have cared, therefore, to take any special pains to conciliate
them. He was probably moved by a desire to conciliate, just ...
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The Conquest of Babylon.
... He appointed Persian officers, of course, to command these forces; but, as he wished
to conciliate the Lydians, he appointed many of the municipal and civil ...
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Sennacherib (705-681 BC )
... He lacked the wisdom to conciliate the vanquished, or opportunely to check his own
repressive measures; he destroyed towns, massacred entire tribes, and laid ...
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Introduction.
... to say which they deemed worthy of the attention of contemporaries, put it forth
under the ??gis of a great name, not to deceive, but to conciliate favour. ...
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Ancestry, Birth, Education, Environment: 1513(?)-1546
... styled him: he was one who could not "smiling, put a question by"; if he had to
remonstrate even with a person whom it was desirable to conciliate, he stated ...
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From 1787 to 1791 Inclusive
... account of his more intimate acquaintance with the preachers and people, the power
of stationing the preachers; as well as his readiness to conciliate all by a ...
/.../a history of the methodist episcopal church volume i/chapter 2 from 1787 to.htm

Conciliate (1 Occurrence)
... to appease. Multi-Version Concordance Conciliate (1 Occurrence). 1 Corinthians
4:13 when slandered, we try to conciliate. We have ...
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Timothy (28 Occurrences)
... of his "own son in the faith," arranged that he should become his companion (Acts
16:3), and took and circumcised him, so that he might conciliate the Jews. ...
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Universe (19 Occurrences)
... For we are made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men. (See NIV).
1 Corinthians 4:13 when slandered, we try to conciliate. ...
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Gain (142 Occurrences)
... law; to gain a prize. 7. (n.) To draw into any interest or party; to win
to one's side; to conciliate. 8. (n.) To reach; to attain ...
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Reconcile (10 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To cause to be friendly again; to conciliate anew; to restore to friendship;
to bring back to harmony; to cause to be no longer at variance; as, to ...
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Regarded (52 Occurrences)
... They stuck their foot against the stone which lay in their way; (WEY). 1
Corinthians 4:13 when slandered, we try to conciliate. We ...
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Esau (89 Occurrences)
... When Jacob was sent away to Padan-aram, Esau tried to conciliate his parents (Genesis
28:8, 9) by marrying his cousin Mahalath, the daughter of Ishmael. ...
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Mere (56 Occurrences)
... We are mere weaklings: you are strong. You are in high repute: we are outcasts.
(WEY). 1 Corinthians 4:13 when slandered, we try to conciliate. ...
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Propitiate (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v.) To appease to render favorable; to conciliate;
to atone. Multi-Version Concordance Propitiate (1 Occurrence). ...
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Concession (2 Occurrences)

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