Exodus 29:33

atonement . The first occurrence of the English word. The Hebrew kaphar, to cover, gives the essential meaning, as shown in its first occurrence, Genesis 6:14 , where it is rendered "pitch [it]". See notes on Genesis 32:20 . Psalms 32:1 . Hence used of the mercy-seat. See, note on Exodus 25:17 . The English "at-one-ment" has no connection whatever with the Hebrew word kaphar.

consecrate. See on Exodus 28:41 .