changing a judgment seat into a mercy seat ( Hebrews 9:11-15; compare with “ throne of grace ” in Hebrews 4:14-16; place of communion , Exodus 25:21-22). Another Greek word, hilasmos, is used for Christ as our propitiation. 1 John 2:2; 4:10, and for “atonement” in the septuagint ( Leviticus 25:9).