Capernaum

geographical name

Ca·​per·​na·​um kə-ˈpər-nā-əm How to pronounce Capernaum (audio)
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city of ancient Palestine on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee

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“Capernaum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Capernaum. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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