Definition
a primitive root; to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
Traditional renderings: appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).
Traditional renderings: appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders כִּפֶּר:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
102 total
- Ezekiel 45:20וְכִפַּרְתֶּ֖ם · In this way you will make atonementYou must do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for anyone who strays unintentionally or in ignorance. In this way you will make atonement for the temple.
- Daniel 9:24וּלְכַפֵּ֣ר · to make atonementSeventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place.