Overview
The Bible addresses reconciliation across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Genesis and Luke. Closely related themes include Judaism, Law, Reconciliation With God and Altar of Burnt Offering, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Pontius Pilate.
Key Bible verses about reconciliation
Old Testament
Genesis
And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.
Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it. enough: Heb. all things
New Testament
Matthew
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
People in the Bible and reconciliation
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying reconciliation for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 33:4, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Matthew, Genesis and Luke each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Esau and Pontius Pilate and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Judaism, Law, Reconciliation With God and Altar of Burnt Offering, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about reconciliation?
The Bible addresses reconciliation across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Genesis and Luke. Closely related themes include Judaism, Law, Reconciliation With God and Altar of Burnt Offering, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Pontius Pilate.
How many Bible verses are about reconciliation?
The Bible references reconciliation in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention reconciliation?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 33:4: “And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with reconciliation?
Esau and Pontius Pilate.
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