כַּפְתֹּרִֽים
𐤊𐤐𐤕𐤓𐤉𐤌
Kafetori
Caphtorim
A native or inhabitant of Caphtor; member of the people originating from Caphtor, a geographic region mentioned in biblical texts. The term refers both collectively and individually to those identified as Caphtorites, commonly associated in biblical genealogies as a people connected to locations such as Crete (Keftiu) or the Aegean, sometimes linked in connection with the origins of the Philistines. The semantic range encompasses ethnicity, geographic origin, and sometimes collective identity.
Genesis 10:14 · Word #10
Lexicon H3732
| Lemma | כַּפְתֹּרִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤐𐤕𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Kafetori |
| Strong's | H3732 |
| Definition | A native or inhabitant of Caphtor; member of the people originating from Caphtor, a geographic region mentioned in biblical texts. The term refers both collectively and individually to those identified as Caphtorites, commonly associated in biblical genealogies as a people connected to locations such as Crete (Keftiu) or the Aegean, sometimes linked in connection with the origins of the Philistines. The semantic range encompasses ethnicity, geographic origin, and sometimes collective identity. |
Morphology HNgmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | g — Gentilic — Gentilic noun (nationality/origin) |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Caphtorim |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3732-01
Caphtorite men
| Morphological Notes | Noun, gentilic; masculine plural absolute form of כַּפְתֹּרִי (Kaphtorite). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun is a masculine plural gentilic formed with the -î suffix from the place name Caphtor, denoting male members of that people group. "Caphtorite men" preserves both the ethnic derivation and the masculine plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Kafetorim
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Gentilic noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Caphtorite men |