Matthew 4:13
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:”
κατοικέω
To dwell, to settle, to inhabit. Katoikeo. That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Dwelling is permanent residence not occasional visits. He wants to live in you fully.
ὅριον
the] region
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ὅριον
A boundary, a border, a limit. He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God has set every boundary in your life with purpose.
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ἔρχομαι
having come
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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καταλείπω
having left
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καταλείπω
To leave behind, to forsake. I will never leave you or forsake you. God speaks this promise to every believer in every generation.
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Νεφθαλείμ
of Naphtali,
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Νεφθαλείμ
Nephthaleim (i.e. Naphthali), a tribe in Palestine
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Καπερναούμ
Capernaum
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Καπερναούμ
Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine
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Ζαβουλών
of Zebulun
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Ζαβουλών
Zabulon (i.e. Zebulon), a region of Palestine
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παραθαλάσσιος
is] on the sea-side
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παραθαλάσσιος
along the sea, i.e. maritime (lacustrine)
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Ναζαρέθ
Nazareth,
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Ναζαρέθ
Nazareth or Nazaret, a place in Palestine
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