"indecl. pr. name, Capernaum. See PhotoGuide."
Definition and meaning
indecl. pr. name, Capernaum. See PhotoGuide.
In the original Greek the word is written: Καφαρναούμ
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of kapharnaoum (G2584) across the King James Bible.
And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.
And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.
Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
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Common questions
Strong's G2584 (kapharnaoum) is a Greek word that means: indecl. pr. name, Capernaum. See PhotoGuide. It appears 16 times in the King James Bible.
The word kapharnaoum (G2584) appears 16 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2584 is kapharnaoum, a Greek word defined as: indecl. pr. name, Capernaum. See PhotoGuide.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
kapharnaoum is a Greek word found in the New Testament.