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This phrase, ^mMake an atonement, is the interpretation of one short Hebrew word, which (if our English would bear it) might thus be translated, atone.

This phrase, ^mMake an attonement, is the interpretation of one short Hebrew word, which (if our English would beare it) might thus be translated, attone.

1. m[Greek or Hebrew]〈non-Latin alphabet〉

The Hebrew word properly signifieth to cover. ⁿThe cover which was laid upon the ark, is set out by a word derived from this; Metaphorically it is applied to sin, and to wrath incensed by sin, and signifieth to cover them: that is to pardon sin, and to pacify wrath. As where it said, ^oHe forgave iniquity: word for word, He covered iniquity. And where in relation to the wrath of a King, it is said, ^pA wise man will cover it, that is, pacify it. It is also simply used, and signifieth to be propitious, favourable, or merciful: as where prayer is thus made to God, ^qBe merciful to thy people Israel. It is frequently used, to expiate; that is to purge away, or take away any uncleanness, so as it may not be imputed: and to make it fit for holy uses, or to appear before God. Thus it is applied to things used under ⟨p. 38⟩