Kapernaoúm — G2584

Definition

locative proper noun

Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine

1. STRONGS NT 2584

Usually translated as

Capernaum

Origin

of Hebrew origin (probably H3723 and H5151)

Hebrew equivalents

• Kâphâr (H3723)
• Nachûwm (H5151)

Occurrences

Kapernaoúm occurs 16 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (4), Mark (3), Luke (4), John (5)

• Matthew 4:13 — And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum (Καπερναουμ), which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
• Matthew 8:5 — And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum (Καπερναουμ), there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
• Matthew 11:23 — And thou, Capernaum (Καπερναουμ), 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.
• Matthew 17:24 — And when they were come to Capernaum (Καπερναουμ), they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
• Mark 1:21 — And they went into Capernaum (Καπερναουμ); and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
• Mark 2:1 — And again he entered into Capernaum (Καπερναουμ) after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
• Mark 9:33 — And he came to Capernaum (Καπερναουμ): and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
• Luke 4:23 — And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum (Καπερναουμ), do also here in thy country.
• Luke 4:31 — And came down to Capernaum (Καπερναουμ), a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.
• Luke 7:1 — Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum (Καπερναουμ).
• Luke 10:15 — And thou, Capernaum (Καπερναουμ), which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.
• John 2:12 — After this he went down to Capernaum (Καπερναουμ), he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.
• John 4:46 — So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum (Καπερναουμ).
• John 6:17 — And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum (Καπερναουμ). And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
• John 6:24 — When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum (Καπερναουμ), seeking for Jesus.
• John 6:59 — These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum (Καπερναουμ).