Capernaum

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(hamlet of Nahum). A city on N. W. shore of Sea of Galilee. Chief residence of Christ and his apostles (Matt. 4:12-16; 8:5; 9:1; 17:2412Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 13And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: 14That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. (Matthew 4:12‑16)
5And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, (Matthew 8:5)
1And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. (Matthew 9:1)
24And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? (Matthew 17:24); Mark 2:11And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. (Mark 2:1); Luke 7:1-51Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. 2And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. 3And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. 4And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: 5For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. (Luke 7:1‑5); John 6:1717And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. (John 6:17)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Remarkable as being called the Lord’s “own city” (Matt. 9:11And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. (Matthew 9:1); Mark 2:11And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. (Mark 2:1)). It was one which He often visited, and in which many of His “mighty works” were done. He speaks of it as “exalted to heaven”; perhaps in the privilege of the presence and testimony of the Lord; but, because of refusing Him and His works, it should be “brought down to hell” (Hades) (Matt. 11:2323And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. (Matthew 11:23)). It has been so destroyed that even its ruins cannot with certainty be discovered. It was in the district of Gennesaret (Matt. 14:3434And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. (Matthew 14:34); John 6:17, 2417And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. (John 6:17)
24When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. (John 6:24)), therefore on the N. W. of the Sea of Galilee. Its identification varies between Khan Minia, 32° 52' N, and Tell Hum, about 3 miles farther N. E. There are ruins or rather mounds in both places, and the relics of a synagogue at the latter, but a fountain of water, of which Josephus speaks, is only found at Khan Minia.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:
2584 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Greek:
Καπερναούμ
Transliteration:
Kapernaoum
Phonic:
cap-er-nah-oom’
Meaning:
of Hebrew origin (probably 3723 and 5151); Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine
KJV Usage:
Capernaum

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

village of comfort

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

City of comfort:―town on N. W. shore of the Sea of Galilee, Matt. 4:13. {Urbs consolationis}