Strong's Hebrew · H3731
כַּפְתֹּר
Kaphtôr · kaf-tore'
DefinitionCaphtor (i.e. a wreath-shaped island), the original seat of the Philistines
Derivationor (Amos 9:7) כַּפְתּוֹר; apparently the same as H3730 (כַּפְתֹּר);
KJV usageCaphtor.
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 3 verses
כַּפְתֹּר in Scripture
Deuteronomy 2:23
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.)
Jeremiah 47:4
Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.
Amos 9:7
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?