Strong’s H3725

כִּפֻּר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kippur

Pronunciation

kip-POOR

Definition

Atonement

Meaning

expiation

Usage

The term "kippur" primarily refers to the act of atonement, which involves the covering or cleansing of sin. It is most commonly associated with the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, a significant and solemn day in the Jewish calendar dedicated to repentance, fasting, and seeking forgiveness from God.

Bible references

Exodus 30:10;Leviticus 23:27;Leviticus 23:28;Leviticus 25:9;Numbers 5:8;Numbers 29:11