Easton's Bible Dictionary
: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
Confession
An open profession of faith (
Lk. 12:8
).
An acknowledment of sins to God (
Lev. 16:21; Ezra 9:5-15; Dan. 9:3-12
), and to a neighbour whom we have wronged (
Jas. 5:16; Mt. 18:15
).
Original from The Bible Foundation - bf.org. They claim public domain status for their original text.