Deuteronomy 21:8
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Be merciful, O Lord, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel’s charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them.”
כָּפַר
Cover, atone. Kaphar. To cover over sin. The root of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. At the cross Jesus made the ultimate kaphar, covering our sin completely and forever.
דָּם
blood
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דָּם
Blood. Dam. The life of a creature is in its blood. The blood of Jesus speaks mercy. It purchased our forgiveness and sealed the new covenant.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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יְהֹוָה
O Yahweh
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יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
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עַם
people/ your
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עַם
People, nation, folk. Am. You are My people and I am your God. This mutual belonging is the heart of the covenant.
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נָתַן
you put
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נָתַן
To give, to grant, to permit. Nathan. God is always giving. His hand is always open.
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פָּדָה
you ransomed
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פָּדָה
to sever, i.e. ransom; gener. to release, preserve
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נָקִי
innocent
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נָקִי
innocent
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