Strong’s H3722

כָּפַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kaphar

Pronunciation

kah-far'

Definition

To cover, to atone, to make reconciliation, to purge

Meaning

to cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kaphar" primarily means "to cover" and is often used in the context of atonement. It conveys the idea of covering over sin, making reconciliation, or purging impurities. In the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, "kaphar" is frequently associated with the rituals that symbolically covered the sins of the people, allowing them to be reconciled with God. This concept is foundational to the understanding of atonement in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Bible references

Genesis 6:14;Genesis 32:20;Exodus 29:33;Exodus 29:36;Exodus 29:36;Exodus 29:37;Exodus 30:10;Exodus 30:10;Exodus 30:15;Exodus 30:16;Exodus 30:16;Exodus 32:30;Leviticus 1:4;Leviticus 4:20;Leviticus 4:26;Leviticus 4:31;Leviticus 4:35;Leviticus 5:6;Leviticus 5:10;Leviticus 5:13;Leviticus 5:16;Leviticus 5:18;Leviticus 6:7;Leviticus 6:30;Leviticus 7:7