Bible Dictionary

Capernaum

Capernaum was a town on the shore of the Sea of Galilee; its name is commonly understood to mean "village of Nahum."

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Total Entries

653

Entry Position

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Letter

C

Meaning

Capernaum was a town on the shore of the Sea of Galilee; its name is commonly understood to mean "village of Nahum."

Key Scriptures

  • Matthew 4:13-16
  • Matthew 8:5-17
  • Matthew 9:1-8
  • Matthew 11:23-24
  • Mark 1:21-34
  • Mark 2:1-12
  • Luke 4:31-41
  • John 2:12
  • John 6:24-59

Original Language

Hebrew

כְּפַר נַחוּם

Kfar Naḥum

Village of Nahum

Greek

Καφαρναούμ

Kapharnaoum

Capernaum (place name)

Meaning

Capernaum was a town on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Its name is commonly understood to mean “village of Nahum,” although the identity of the Nahum referred to is uncertain.

Biblical Usage

Jesus made Capernaum a centre of His ministry in Galilee. He taught in its synagogue, healed the sick, cast out devils, and called disciples.

The town witnessed many mighty works, yet Jesus reproved it for its unbelief and failure to repent.

Key References

  • Matthew 4:13-16
  • Matthew 8:5-17
  • Matthew 11:23-24
  • Mark 1:21-34
  • Luke 4:31-41
  • John 6:24-59
  • Matthew 9:1-8
  • Jesus Christ
  • Sea of Galilee
  • Nazareth
  • Synagogue

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Scriptures

  • Matthew 4:13-16
  • Matthew 8:5-17
  • Matthew 9:1-8
  • Matthew 11:23-24
  • Mark 1:21-34
  • Mark 2:1-12
  • Luke 4:31-41
  • John 2:12
  • John 6:24-59

Related Terms

Nazareth Synagogue

Study Topics

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