Greek word · Strong's G2643

καταλλαγή

katallagḗ · noun · “reconciliation”

In a sentence

Katallagē means reconciliation — the restoration of friendship between estranged parties. In Christ, God reconciles us to himself and gives us this ministry.

Katallagē names a change in relationship: hostility replaced by friendship. Paul uses it of what God has done in Christ — “God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ.”

And he gives the church the “ministry of reconciliation” — to plead with people on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.” Reconciliation is both gift and calling.

Strong's reference

Definition: exchange (figuratively, adjustment), i.e. restoration to (the divine) favor

KJV usage: atonement, reconciliation(-ing)

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Romans 5:11 “Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:18 “All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:” Colossians 1:20 “and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.