Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “כַּפְתֹּרִי”
Understanding Kaphtôrîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
patrial from כַּפְתֹּר Caphthorim, Caphtorim(-s). - § Caphtorim = see Caphtor "a crown" - a Caphtorite (collectively) or...
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.” Word: כַּפְתֹּרִי (Kaphtôrîy) | |
| 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: כַּפְתֹּרִי (Kaphtôrîy) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:12 | “And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.” Word: כַּפְתֹּרִי (Kaphtôrîy) |