In the bible, Caphtor is the name of the son of Mizraim (GEN 10:14). Meaning of the name: a sphere, buckle, or hand. Related names are: Philistines, Pathrus, Casluhim
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. The translations of Caphtor in 21 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
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Cáp-Tô in Vietnamese to
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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.) (DEU 2:23)
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. (JER 47:4)
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? (AMO 9:7)
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim. (GEN 10:14)