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H3722

כָּפַר

kâphar [kaw-far'] Verb
Core meaningto cover (specifically with bitumen)

Lexical Definition

Strong's Hebrew H3722

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

KJV usage: appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).
Etymology: a primitive root;
Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

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

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