n.
See Yom Kippur.
[Translation of Hebrew yôm kippûr.]
Day of Atonement
| Dictionary: Day of Atonement |
| 5min Related Video: Day of Atonement |
| WordNet: Day of Atonement |
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
(Judaism) a solemn Jewish fast day; 10th of Tishri; its observance is one of the requirements of the Mosaic Law
Synonym: Yom Kippur
Learn More
 | High Holidays |
| Yom Kippur (day) |
| Azazel (Bible) |
Help us answer these
 | What do the Jewish people celebrate on the Day of Atonement? |
| What is an offering made by fire to the Lord and how do you offer it on the Jewish Day of Atonement? |
| What is the tone of Atonement? |
Post a question - any question - to the WikiAnswers community:
Copyrights:
 |
 | Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2007. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Read more |
 |
| WordNet. WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Read more |
Related answers
- What is another name for the Day of Atonement?
- In christianity is there a day of atonement?
- What is the Jewish day of Atonement?
ADVERTISEMENT
Answer these
- Can day of atonement precede a weekly sabbath?
- What was accomplished for israel on the great day of atonement?
- Example of atonement?
Mentioned in
- High Holidays
- Yom Kippur (day)
- Azazel (Bible)
- scapegoat (Science)
|
