Strong's H3722 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: כָּפַר (kâphar)

Pronunciation: kaw-far'

POS: kaw-far' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel; appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).

KJV Usage: appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to cover, purge, make an atonement, make reconciliation, cover over with pitch
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to coat or cover with pitch
• 3. 1b) (Piel)
• 4. 1b1) to cover over, pacify, propitiate
• 5. 1b2) to cover over, atone for sin, make atonement for
• 6. 1b3) to cover over, atone for sin and persons by legal rites
• 7. 1c) (Pual)
• 8. 1c1) to be covered over
• 9. 1c2) to make atonement for
• 10. 1d) (Hithpael) to be covered

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G37
• GREEK G851
• GREEK G863
• GREEK G2433
• GREEK G2511

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