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כַּפְתֹּר H3731
H3731 is the Hebrew word כַּפְתֹּר, transliterated Kaphtôr and said kaf-tore'. The King James Version most often renders it out of caphtor.
What it means
Caphtor (i.e. a wreath-shaped island), the original seat of the Philistines.
Where it comes from
or (Amos 9:7) כַּפְתּוֹר; apparently the same as H3730 (כַּפְתֹּר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Caphtor.
Verses using כַּפְתֹּר
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Deuteronomy 2:23 · KJV
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.)
Amos 9:7 · KJV
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, and the Syrians from Kir?
Common questions
What does Strong's H3731 mean?
H3731 is the Hebrew word כַּפְתֹּר (Kaphtôr), meaning Caphtor (i.e. a wreath-shaped island), the original seat of the Philistines.
How is H3731 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it out of caphtor (1 time), caphtor (1 time).
How many times does H3731 appear in the Bible?
כַּפְתֹּר (Kaphtôr) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3731 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: or (Amos 9:7) כַּפְתּוֹר; apparently the same as H3730 (כַּפְתֹּר).
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