Metaphysical meaning of Caphtorim (mbd)
Caphtorim (in A. V., I Chronicles 1:12, Caphthorim), caph'-to-rlm (Heb.) --converters; converts.
The inhabitants of Caphtor (Gen. 10: 14); they are supposed to have been Egyptians who were descended from Mizraim, son of Ham, and of the same race as the Philistines.
Meta. Changing, growing, unfolding thoughts that belong to the seemingly physical in man. (See CAPHTOR.)
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Following Entry: Cappadocia
