2584. Kapernaoum

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Kapernaoum: Capernaum

Original Word: Καπερναούμ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Kapernaoum
Pronunciation: kah-per-nah-OOM
Phonetic Spelling: (cap-er-nah-oom')
Definition: Capernaum
Meaning: Capernaum, a town of Galilee.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Capernaum.

Of Hebrew origin (probably kaphar and Nachuwm); Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine -- Capernaum.

see HEBREW kaphar

see HEBREW Nachuwm

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
variant reading for Kapharnaoum, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2584: Καπερναούμ

Καπερναούμ or more correctly (with L T Tr WH (cf. WHs Appendix, p. 160; Scrivener, Introduction, p. 561)) Καφαρναούμ (כָּפָר a village, and נָחוּם consolation; hence 'the village of consolation,' (others, 'village of Nachum' (a proper name)); Καπαρναουμ, Ptolemy, 5, 16, 4), ἡ, Capernaum or Capharnaum, a flourishing city of Galilee (Matthew 11:23; Luke 10:15), situated on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee or Lake of Gennesaret (John 6:17, 24; hence ἡ παραθαλασσια, Matthew 4:13), near the place where the Jordan flows into the lake. Being nowhere mentioned in the O. T. it seems to have been built after the exile (cf. also B. D. under the word ). Josephus mentions (b. j. 3, 10, 8) a fountain in Galilee called by the neighboring residents Καφαρναούμ, and (vita 72) 'κώμην Κεφαρνωμην', and it is quite probable that he meant the town we are speaking of. It is mentioned in the N. T. (besides the passage already cited) in Matthew 8:5; Matthew 17:24; Mark 1:21; Mark 2:1; Mark 9:33; Luke 4:23, 31; Luke 7:1; John 2:12; John 4:46; John 6:59. Cf. Winers RWB under the word; Vaihinger in Herzog vii. 369; Furrer in Schenkel iii. 493f; (the last named writing gives at length (see also Zeitschr. d. Deutsch. Palaest.-Vereins for 1879, p. 63ff) his reasons for preferring (contra Robinson, Sepp, etc.) to identify C. with Tell Hum; so (after earlier writings; cf. Arnaud, p. 414), Winer as above, Dr. Wilson, Lynch, Ritter, Delitzsch, Tristram (Land of Israel, edition 3, p. 428ff) and more recently Capt. Wilson (`Our Work in Palestine,' p. 186f and 'Recovery of Jerusalem,' p. 266f (292ff)). But Conder (Tent Work in Palestine ii. 182ff) argues from Jewish authorities in favor of Khan Minyeh; see B. D. American edition under the word).

STRONGS NT 2584: ΚαφαρναούμΚαφαρναούμ, see Καπερναούμ.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, derived from כְּפַר נַחוּם (Kaphar Nachum), meaning "village of Nahum."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew origin of Capernaum is כְּפַר נַחוּם (Kaphar Nachum), which does not have a direct Strong's Hebrew entry but is related to the words כְּפַר (kaphar, H3723) meaning "village" and נַחוּם (Nachum, H5151), a personal name meaning "comfort."

Usage: The term Καπερναούμ appears in the New Testament as the name of a significant location where Jesus performed many miracles and teachings. It is mentioned in the context of Jesus' ministry and interactions with His disciples and the people.

Context: Capernaum, known in Greek as Καπερναούμ, was a prominent town during the time of Jesus, situated on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is frequently mentioned in the Gospels as a central location for Jesus' ministry. Capernaum was a bustling fishing village and a key location for trade and commerce, benefiting from its position along major trade routes.

The town is notably recognized as the home of several of Jesus' disciples, including Peter, Andrew, James, and John. It is in Capernaum that Jesus called Matthew, the tax collector, to follow Him (Matthew 9:9). The Gospels recount numerous miracles performed by Jesus in Capernaum, such as the healing of the centurion's servant (Matthew 8:5-13), the healing of Peter's mother-in-law (Mark 1:29-31), and the casting out of an unclean spirit (Mark 1:21-28).

Capernaum also served as a backdrop for significant teachings of Jesus, including the discourse on the Bread of Life (John 6:24-59). Despite witnessing many of Jesus' miracles, the town faced rebuke for its unbelief. Jesus pronounced a woe upon Capernaum, stating, "And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades" (Matthew 11:23, BSB).

Archaeological excavations in the area have uncovered remains of a synagogue dating back to the 4th century, believed to be built upon the foundation of the synagogue where Jesus taught. The site also includes the remains of a house traditionally identified as Peter's home.

Forms and Transliterations

Καφαρναουμ Καφαρναούμ Καφαρναοὺμ Kapharnaoum Kapharnaoúm Kapharnaoùm

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 4:13 N
GRK: κατῴκησεν εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ τὴν παραθαλασσίαν
KJV: in Capernaum, which
INT: he dwelt at Capernaum which [is] on the sea-side

Matthew 8:5 N
GRK: αὐτοῦ εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ προσῆλθεν αὐτῷ
KJV: into Capernaum, there came
INT: he into Capernaum came to him

Matthew 11:23 N
GRK: Καὶ σύ Καφαρναούμ μὴ ἕως
KJV: And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted
INT: And you Capernaum who to

Matthew 17:24 N
GRK: αὐτῶν εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ προσῆλθον οἱ
KJV: to Capernaum, they that received
INT: they to Capernaum came those who

Mark 1:21 N
GRK: εἰσπορεύονται εἰς Καφαρναούμ Καὶ εὐθὺς
KJV: into Capernaum; and
INT: they go into Capernaum and immediately

Mark 2:1 N
GRK: πάλιν εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ δι' ἡμερῶν
KJV: into Capernaum after
INT: again into Capernaum after [some] days

Mark 9:33 N
GRK: ἦλθον εἰς Καφαρναούμ Καὶ ἐν
KJV: he came to Capernaum: and being
INT: he came to Capernaum and in

Luke 4:23 N
GRK: εἰς τὴν Καφαρναοὺμ ποίησον καὶ
KJV: done in Capernaum, do also
INT: in Capernaum do also

Luke 4:31 N
GRK: κατῆλθεν εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ πόλιν τῆς
KJV: to Capernaum, a city
INT: he went down to Capernaum a city

Luke 7:1 N
GRK: εἰσῆλθεν εἰς Καφαρναούμ
KJV: he entered into Capernaum.
INT: he entered into Capernaum

Luke 10:15 N
GRK: Καὶ σύ Καφαρναούμ μὴ ἕως
KJV: And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted
INT: And you Capernaum who to

John 2:12 N
GRK: κατέβη εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ αὐτὸς καὶ
KJV: he went down to Capernaum, he, and
INT: he went down to Capernaum he and

John 4:46 N
GRK: ἠσθένει ἐν Καφαρναούμ
KJV: was sick at Capernaum.
INT: was sick in Capernaum

John 6:17 N
GRK: θαλάσσης εἰς Καφαρναούμ καὶ σκοτία
KJV: the sea toward Capernaum. And it was
INT: sea to Capernaum And dark

John 6:24 N
GRK: ἦλθον εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ ζητοῦντες τὸν
KJV: came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
INT: came to Capernaum seeking

John 6:59 N
GRK: διδάσκων ἐν Καφαρναούμ
KJV: as he taught in Capernaum.
INT: teaching in Capernaum

Strong's Greek 2584
16 Occurrences

Καφαρναοὺμ — 16 Occ.