H3731

כפתור

כפתור

kapathawar

Proper locative noun · Apparently the same as כפתור (H3730)

Or (Amos 9:7) כפתור Kaphtôwr; apparently the same as H3730; Caphtor (i.e. a wreath-shaped island), the original seat of the Philistines:—Caphtor.

Outline

Caphtor = "a crown"

the original home of the Philistines, perhaps on the southwest coast of Asia Minor, maybe in Egypt or close by, or more probably on the island of Crete
(TWOT) the island of Crete, homeland or staging area of the Philistines

Usages

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.)

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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.

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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?

Breakdown

Some Ethiopians look like Israelites.

Colour Scriptures

Genesis 50:11 Job 30:30 Song of Solomon 1:5 Jeremiah 14:2 Lamentations 4:8 Hosea 7:8 Revelation 1:13-16

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