Strongs Number: H3722
| Hebrew Word: | כָּפַר |
| Transliteration: | kâphar |
| Phonetic: | kaw-far' |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively to expiate or {condone} to placate or cancel |
| BDB Definition: |
1. to cover, purge, make an atonement, make reconciliation, cover over with pitch a. (Qal) to coat or cover with pitch b. (Piel) 1. to cover over, pacify, propitiate 2. to cover over, atone for sin, make atonement for 3. to cover over, atone for sin and persons by legal rites c. (Pual) 1. to be covered over 2. to make atonement for d. (Hithpael) to be covered |
| Origin: | A primitive root |
| Bible Usage: | {appease} make (an) {atonement} {cleanse} {disannul} {forgive} be {merciful} {pacify} {pardon} to {pitch} purge ({away}) put {off} (make) reconcile (-liation). |