Bible Dictionaries
Confession

Easton's Bible Dictionary

(1) An open profession of faith (Luke 12:8 ).
  • An acknowledment of sins to God (Leviticus 16:21; Ezra 9:5-15; Daniel 9:3-12 ), and to a neighbour whom we have wronged (James 5:16; Matthew 18:15 ).

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Confession'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/confession.html. 1897.