Strong's H3727 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: כַּפֹּרֶת (kappôreth)

Pronunciation: kap-po'-reth

POS: kap-po'-reth Morph: n-f

Exegesis: from ;

Definition: from כָּפַר; a lid (used only of the cover of the sacred Ark); mercy seat.

KJV Usage: mercy seat.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) mercy-seat, place of atonement
• 2. 1a) the golden plate of propitiation on which the High Priest sprinkled the seat 7 times on the Day of Atonement symbolically reconciling Jehovah and His chosen people
• 3. 1a1) the slab of gold on top of the ark of the covenant which measured 2.5 by 1.5 cubits; on it and part of it were the two golden cherubim facing each other whose outstretched wings came together above and constituted the throne of God

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2435

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