Strong's H3724 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: כֹּפֶר (kôpher)

Pronunciation: ko'-fer

POS: ko'-fer Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from ;

Definition: from כָּפַר; properly, a cover, i.e. (literally) a village (as covered in); (specifically) bitumen (as used for coating), and the henna plant (as used for dyeing); figuratively, a redemption-price; bribe, camphire, pitch, ransom, satisfaction, sum of money, village.

KJV Usage: bribe, camphire, pitch, ransom, satisfaction, sum of money, village.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) price of a life, ransom, bribe
• 2. 2) asphalt, pitch (as a covering)
• 3. 3) the henna plant, name of a plant (henna?)
• 4. 4) village

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G465
• GREEK G3083
• GREEK G4027

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