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Four Hebrew words are so translated.
1 . kaphar, 'to cover,' same as 'to make atonement,' forgive. 2 Chr. 30: 18.
2 . nasa, 'to lift up,' forgive. Ex. 23: 21; 1 Sam. 15: 25; Job 7: 21;
Micah 7: 18.
3. salach, 'to pass over,' forgive; used only of God's forgiveness. Ex. 34: 9; Num. 14: 19, 20; 2 Kings 5: 18; 2 Kings 24: 4; Neh. 9: 17; Ps. 25: 11; Isa. 55: 7; Jer. 5: 1, 7; Jer. 33: 8; Jer. 50: 20; Lam. 3: 42.
4. ratsah, 'to delight in,' receive graciously, forgive, Isa. 40: 2.