Strong’s Hebrew

H3731 — Kaphtor

The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.

כַּפְתֹּר

Kaphtor — pronounced kaf-tore

or (Am. 9:7) Kaphtowr {kaf-tore'}; apparently the same as 3730; Caphtor (i.e. a wreath-shaped island), the original seat of the Philistines:--Caphtor. see H03730

3 occurrences in the KJV.

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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?