Kaphtôr — H3731

Definition

locative proper noun

Caphtor (i.e. a wreath-shaped island), the original seat of the Philistines

1. Caphtor = "a crown"
2. 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
3. (TWOT) the island of Crete, homeland or staging area of the Philistines

Usually translated as

Caphtor

Origin

or (Amos 9:7) Kaphtôwr; apparently the same as H3730

• Same as Kaphtôr (H3730)

Occurrences

Kaphtôr occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Deuteronomy (1), Jeremiah (1), Amos (1)

• Deuteronomy 2:23 — And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, even unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor (מִכַּפְתּ֔וֹר), destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)
• 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 (כַפְתּֽוֹר).
• 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 (מִכַּפְתּ֖וֹר), and the Syrians from Kir?