The meaning of “Καπερναούμ”
Understanding Kapernaoúm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (probably כָּפָר and נַחוּם) Capernaum. - Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine
Καπερναούμ
of Hebrew origin (probably כָּפָר and נַחוּם) Capernaum. - Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:23 | “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.” Word: Καπερναούμ (Kapernaoúm) | |
| Mark 2:1 | “And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.” Word: Καπερναούμ (Kapernaoúm) | |
| Luke 7:1 | “Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.” Word: Καπερναούμ (Kapernaoúm) | |
| John 6:17 | “And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.” Word: Καπερναούμ (Kapernaoúm) |