Strong's G2584 · Greek
Καφαρναούμ
Kapernaoum · /cap-er-nah-oom'/
Definition
of Hebrew origin (probably 3723 and 5151); Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine:--Capernaum.
KJV: Capernaum
Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (probably 3723 and 5151)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Καφαρναούμ across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew4 verses
And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
Matthew 8:5And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
Matthew 11:23And thou, Capernaum, 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 17:24And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? tribute: called in the original, didrachma, being in value fifteen pence sterling; about thirty seven cents
Mark3 verses
And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
Mark 2:1And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
Mark 9:33And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
Luke4 verses
And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.
Luke 4:31And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.
Luke 7:1Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
Luke 10:15And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.
John5 verses
After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.
John 4:46So 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. nobleman: or, courtier, or, ruler
John 6:17And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
John 6:24When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
John 6:59These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2584 (Kapernaoum) mean?
of Hebrew origin (probably 3723 and 5151); Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine:--Capernaum.
How many times does G2584 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2584 (Καφαρναούμ) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Capernaum.”
How is Kapernaoum translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2584 is rendered as “Capernaum” (16×).
Where does the Greek word Καφαρναούμ come from?
of Hebrew origin (probably 3723 and 5151)