Hebrew · H3724, G3083

כֹּפֶר

Properly, a cover , i.e. (literally) a village (as covered in); (specifically) bitumen (as used for coating), and the henna plant (as used for dyeing); figuratively, a redemption-price · ransom

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כֹּפֶרH3724properly, a cover , i.e. (literally) a village (as covered in); (specifically) bitumen (as used for coating), and the henna plant (as used for dyeing); figuratively, a redemption-price

Pronunciationkōper

Ransom-price that covers or atones for sin; literal covering substance becomes metaphor for expiation.

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λύτρονG3083ransom

Pronunciationlýtron

Price paid to secure release or redemption of a person, especially from captivity or death.

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What does כֹּפֶר (kofer) mean in the Bible?

כֹּפֶר · λύτρον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "ransom, compensation payment".

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What does כֹּפֶר · λύτρον mean in the Bible?

כֹּפֶר · λύτρον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "ransom, compensation payment".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3724, G3083?

H3724, G3083 is connected to 17 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. ransom, compensation payment

Strong'sH3724, G3083

Lexical occurrences17 verses

Source Gloss

ransom, compensation payment

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