Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Capernaum
Usage: καφαρναούμ (Καπερ-, Rec., see WH, App. 160), ἡ (Heb. נַחוּם כָּפָר Nahum's village) Capernaum: Mat.4:13, Mrk.1:21, Jhn.2:12, al (AS)
Strong's Number
G2584
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
16
Books
4
Strong's G2584 Quick Answer
Strong's G2584 Καπερναούμ (Kapernaoum) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Kapernaoum (cap-er-nah-oum') n/l. 1. Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Israel [of Hebrew origin (probably H3723 and H5151)] It has 16 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include capernaum. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- Kapernaoum (cap-er-nah-oum') n/l. 1. Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Israel [of Hebrew origin (probably H3723 and H5151)]
- Usage
- 16 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- capernaum
Meaning and Definition
Kapernaoum (cap-er-nah-oum') n/l. 1. Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Israel [of Hebrew origin (probably H3723 and H5151)] KJV: Capernaum Root(s): H3723, H5151
Across Lexicons
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How Strong's G2584 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Kapernaoum, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
Capernaum
Matthew 4:13
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How Strong's G2584 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 16 linked usages.
Strong's G2584 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2584 in the New Testament
16 indexed usages in New Testament.
And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
And 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.
Usage Excerpts
First 16 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2584.
And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
And 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.
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
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.
And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.
Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.
After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.
So 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.
And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2584, grouped by book.
Matthew 4 usages, New Testament
Luke 4 usages, New Testament
Strong's G2584 FAQ
What does kapernaoum (Καπερναούμ) mean?
Kapernaoum (Strong's G2584) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Capernaum". Kapernaoum (cap-er-nah-oum') n/l. 1. Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Israel [of Hebrew origin (probably H3723 and H5151)]
How many times is kapernaoum (Καπερναούμ) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 16 linked usages for Strong's G2584 across 4 books.
Where can I study kapernaoum (Καπερναούμ) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2584 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate kapernaoum (Καπερναούμ)?
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