כָּסָה
Properly, to plump , i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
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What does כָּסָה (kasah) mean in the Bible?
כָּסָה (kasah) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to plump , i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)". properly, to plump, i. The term highlights forgiveness and restraint in responding to offenses.
Meaning
To cover by filling hollows; concealment ranges from protective clothing to hidden shame or divine forgiveness.
properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy) BDB: cover Usage: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare 3780.
Why This Word Matters
The term highlights forgiveness and restraint in responding to offenses. Proverbs 10:12
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 48×
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 4×
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject 5×
Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 3×
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 2×
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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