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H3722 · כָּפַר

kâphar

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel

KJV gloss list in the source

appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).

Source pronunciation notation: kaw-far'

Derivation recorded by Strong

a primitive root;

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