Hebrew word study
כָּפַר H3722
- Transliteration
- kâphar
- Pronunciation
- kaw-far'
- KJV glosses
- appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).
Lexical summary
to cover (specifically with bitumen)
figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to cover (specifically with bitumen)
figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information