Strong's Lexicon Kaphtori: Caphtorite Original Word: כַּפְתֹּרִי Word Origin: Derived from כַּפְתּוֹר (Kaphtor), referring to a region or people. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Kaphtori, but related terms may include references to the Philistines or regions associated with the Sea Peoples. Usage: The term "Kaphtori" refers to the inhabitants or descendants of Caphtor, a region often associated with the ancient people known as the Philistines. In the Bible, the Caphtorites are mentioned in the context of their origin and migration. Cultural and Historical Background: Caphtor is traditionally identified with the island of Crete or a region in the eastern Mediterranean. The Caphtorites are believed to have been part of the Sea Peoples, who migrated and settled in various parts of the ancient Near East, including the coastal regions of Canaan. This migration is significant in understanding the origins of the Philistines, who played a prominent role in the history of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Kaphtor Definition desc. of Mizraim, also their land NASB Translation Caphtor (1), Caphtorim (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כַּפְתֹּרִי] adjective, of a people, only plural as substantive כַּפְתֹּרִים Cretans; Genesis 10:14 (J) = 1 Chronicles 1:12; as expellers of the 'Awwim' from their homes about Gaza, Deuteronomy 2:23. I. כַּר basket-saddle, see below כור. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Caphthorim, Caphtorims Patrial from Kaphtor; a Caphtorite (collectively) or native of Caphtor -- Caphthorim, Caphtorim(-s). see HEBREW Kaphtor Forms and Transliterations כַּפְתֹּרִֽים׃ כַּפְתֹּרִים֙ כפתרים כפתרים׃ kaftoRim kap̄·tō·rîm kap̄tōrîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:14 HEB: פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים וְאֶת־ כַּפְתֹּרִֽים׃ ס NAS: came the Philistines) and Caphtorim. KJV: Philistim,) and Caphtorim. INT: in it Philistine Caphthorim Deuteronomy 2:23 1 Chronicles 1:12 3 Occurrences |