Strong’s H3724

כֹּפֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kopher

Pronunciation

KOH-fer

Definition

Ransom, Atonement, Price of a Life, Bribe

Meaning

a cover, a village, bitumen, the henna plant, a redemption-price

Usage

The Hebrew word "kopher" primarily refers to a ransom or price paid for the redemption of a life. It is often associated with the concept of atonement, where a substitute is offered to cover or make amends for sin. In some contexts, it can also refer to a bribe or a gift given to appease someone.

Bible references

Genesis 6:14;Exodus 21:30;Exodus 30:12;Numbers 35:31;Numbers 35:32;1 Samuel 6:18;1 Samuel 12:3;Job 33:24;Job 36:18;Psalm 49:7;Proverbs 6:35;Proverbs 13:8;Proverbs 21:18;Songs 1:14;Songs 4:13;Isaiah 43:3;Amos 5:12