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πάρεσις
paresis
G3929
G:N-F Greek

passing over

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paresis denotes the passing over of sins previously committed in Romans 3:25.

The single attested use places the term in the statement that God demonstrated righteousness in relation to sins previously committed, presented in the APB as their passing over.

Senses in use

  1. Passing over previously committed sins · dominant

    In Romans 3:25, the accusative singular feminine noun occurs in the clause concerning sins previously committed and God's demonstration of righteousness. The APB renders the clause "by passing over the sins previously committed."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Romans 3:25, the APB presents the clause as "by passing over the sins previously committed." This identifies the clause's presentation rather than isolating an exact English equivalent.

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