The meaning of “כַּפְתֹּרִי”

Understanding Kaphtôrîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H3732

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

כַּפְתֹּרִי

Phonetickaf-to-ree'

TransliterationKaphtôrîy

Grammar Code

N:N--LG

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

patrial from כַּפְתֹּר Caphthorim, Caphtorim(-s). - § Caphtorim = see Caphtor "a crown" - a Caphtorite (collectively) or native of Caphtor 1) Cretans as the inhabitants of Caphtor as distinct from the Philistines

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 10:14	“And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim.”
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.)”
1 Chronicles 1:12	“And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.”

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Genesis

Book Distribution

Genesis1

Deuteronomy1

1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'כַּפְתֹּרִי' deepen your understanding of Genesis 10:14?

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