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Bribe

2Greek/Hebrew entries

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Hebrew H3724 kôpher

Original: כֹּפֶר

Meaning:
from כָּפַר; 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; bribe, camphire, pitch, ransom, satisfaction, sum of money, village.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: bribe, camphire, pitch, ransom, satisfaction, sum of money, village.

Hebrew H7810 shachad

Original: שַׁחַד

Meaning:
from שָׁחַד; a donation (venal or redemptive); bribe(-ry), gift, present, reward.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: bribe(-ry), gift, present, reward.

Verses containing this word showing 2 of 2

^{1 Samuel 12:3} Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you. Open

^{Amos 5:12} For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right. Open

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