Καπερναούμ
Kapernaoum
Capernaum
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, we find that the Greek word "Καπερναούμ" (Kapernaoum), represented by Strong's number G2584, is defined as "Capernaum." This term appears 16 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the text. From the definition alone, we can deduce that "Capernaum" refers to a specific place, potentially a city or town, although the exact geographical location is not specified. The frequency of its occurrence suggests that Capernaum played a notable role in the narrative. Without additional context, it's challenging to discern the full significance of Capernaum in the Bible. However, its repeated mention implies that it holds some importance, such as a place of ministry, a key location in a historical event, or a site of spiritual significance. Further analysis of its context is necessary to uncover its true importance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
16 total occurrences across the text
Leaving Nazareth, he came and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,
Matthew 8:5When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him,
Matthew 11:23You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, you will go down to Hades. For if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in you, it would have remained until today.
Matthew 17:24When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma coins came to Peter, and said, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the didrachma?”
Mark 1:21They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught.
Mark 2:1When he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was heard that he was in the house.
Mark 9:33He came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing among yourselves on the way?”
Luke 4:23He said to them, “Doubtless you will tell me this parable, ‘Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in your hometown.’ ”
Luke 4:31He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. He was teaching them on the Sabbath day,
Luke 7:1After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
Luke 10:15You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades.
John 2:12After this, he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, his brothers, and his disciples; and they stayed there a few days.
John 4:46Jesus came therefore again to Cana of Galilee, where he made the water into wine. There was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum.
John 6:17They entered into the boat, and were going over the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.
John 6:24When the multitude therefore saw that Jesus wasn’t there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.
John 6:59He said these things in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.