H3731 כַּפְתֹּר

Strong's Hebrew Concordance · 3 KJV occurrences

כַּפְתֹּר

Kaphtôr · kaf-tore'

Definition

Caphtor (i.e. a wreath-shaped island), the original seat of the Philistines

KJV Renderings

Caphtor.

Derivation / Etymology

or (Amos 9:7) כַּפְתּוֹר; apparently the same as H3730 (כַּפְתֹּר);

KJV Verses (3)

Deuteronomy 2:23And 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 47:4Because 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 9:7Are 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?