atonement. The first occurrence of the English word. The Hebrew kaphar, to cover, gives the essential meaning, as shown in its first occurrence, Genesis 6:14, where it is rendered "pitch [it]". See notes on Genesis 32:20; Psalms 32:1. Hence used of the mercy-seat. See, note on Exodus 25:17. The English "at-one-ment" has no connection whatever with the Hebrew word kaphar.
consecrate. See on Exodus 28:41.