Playlist: kopher (#H3724) (topic)
The Great Flood (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Genesis 6, the construction of the ark involves a specific material referred to as gopher wood. The Hebrew term "gopher" is intriguing as it relates to two other words in the same context: "kaphar," meaning to cover, and "kopher," meaning pitch. This connection suggests a deeper significance in the choice of words. The …
The Talking Blood (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Hebrew word *kopher* (H3724), a derivative of *kaphar*, carries the primary meaning of sheltering or putting a covering over. It is often translated into English as "pitch," "purge," or other terms like "cleanse," "appease," "pacify," "reconcile," "be merciful," "forgive," "pardon," or "disannul." These translations reflect …
The Talking Blood (1994)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Hebrew word *kopher* (H3724), a derivative of the root *kaphar*, carries the meaning of 'pitch' or a covering substance, as seen in the account of Noah covering the ark with pitch to protect it from the flood waters of God's judgment. This act sheltered Noah and his family, illustrating the concept of being covered or …