The meaning of “כַּפְתֹּר”
Understanding Kaphtôr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (Amos 9:7) כַּפְתּוֹר Kaphtôwr (kaf-tore'); apparently the same as כַּפְתֹּר Caphtor. - § Caphtor = "a crown" - Capht...
כַּפְתֹּר
or (Amos 9:7) כַּפְתּוֹר Kaphtôwr (kaf-tore'); apparently the same as כַּפְתֹּר Caphtor. - § Caphtor = "a crown" - Caphtor (i.e. a wreath-shaped island), the original seat of the Philistines 1) the original home of the Philistines, perhaps on the southwest coast of Asia Minor, maybe in Egypt or close by, or more probably on the island of Crete 2) (TWOT) the island of Crete, homeland or staging area of the Philistines
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 2:23 | “And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, even unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)” Word: כַּפְתֹּר (Kaphtôr) | |
| Jeremiah 47:4 | “Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the Lord will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.” Word: כַּפְתֹּר (Kaphtôr) | |
| Amos 9:7 | “Are ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the Lord. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?” Word: כַּפְתֹּר (Kaphtôr) |