Lexical Definition
Καπερναούμ Kapernaoúm (cap-er-nah-oom') Capernaum N:N--L
of Hebrew origin (probably כָּפָר and נַחוּם)
Capernaum.
- Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine
Abbott-Smith
Καφαρναούμ (Καπερ-, Rec., v. WH, App. 160), ἡ (Heb. נַחוּם כְּפַר, Nahum's village),
Capernaum: Mt 4:13, Mk 1:21, Jo 2:12, al.
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 4:13 |
| Mark | 1:21 |
| John | 2:12 |
Profile
Capernaum • Town in Galilee; center of Jesus' ministry
Capernaum was a fishing village on the Sea of Galilee that served as a center for Jesus' ministry in the region.
- A location first mentioned at Mat.4.13;
- only referred to as Capernaum Καπερναούμ.
Capernaum was a fishing village located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It served as a base for Jesus' ministry in the region and is mentioned frequently in the Gospels. After being rejected in Nazareth, Jesus made Capernaum his home (Matthew 4:13) and performed many miracles there, including healing a centurion's servant (Matthew 8:5-13) and Peter's mother-in-law (Mark 1:29-31).
Jesus taught in the synagogue at Capernaum (Mark 1:21; John 6:59) and called several of his disciples, such as Peter, Andrew, James, and John, from the village (Mark 1:16-20). Despite the numerous miracles and teachings, the people of Capernaum did not repent, leading Jesus to rebuke the city for its unbelief (Matthew 11:23; Luke 10:15).
The ruins of ancient Capernaum have been excavated, revealing the remains of a synagogue dating to the 4th or 5th century AD, built on the foundation of an earlier synagogue from the time of Jesus. The site also includes the remains of a house that may have belonged to Peter.
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