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What miracle did Jesus do in Capernaum?
An exorcism performed in the synagogue is one of the miracles of Jesus, recounted in Mark 1:21–28 and Luke 4:31–37. Mark’s version reads: They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
Who did Jesus heal Capernaum?
Healing the paralytic at Capernaum is one of the miracles of Jesus in the synoptic Gospels (Matthew 9:1–8, Mark 2:1–12, and Luke 5:17–26).
Why is Capernaum a significant biblical city?
According to Luke 7:1–10 and Matthew 8:5, this is also the place where Jesus healed the servant of a Roman centurion who had asked for his help. Capernaum is also the location of the healing of the paralytic lowered by friends through the roof to reach Jesus, as reported in Mark 2:1–12 and Luke 5:17–26.
Where is Capernaum located today?
Sea of Galilee
Capernaum, Douai Capharnaum, modern Kefar Naḥum, ancient city on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel.
Where is modern day Capernaum?
What does the word Capernaum mean?
: a confused jumble : a place marked by a disorderly accumulation of objects.
What did Jesus do in Capernaum?
Jesus made the Jewish village of Capernaum his base from the autumn of 27AD (see Map 6). He preached here, and performed many healing miracles – including the healing of Simon’s mother-in-law from a fever. Capernaum is situated at the foot of the Galilean Hills, where hot springs rich in minerals, bring naturally warm water to the surface.
What did mark teach in Capernaum?
Mark 1:21-34 Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught.22 And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.23 Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,24 saying, “Let us alone!
What happened on the Sabbath in Capernaum?
Now, on the Sabbath, they all go to a local synagogue in Capernaum. Jesus teaches in the synagogue, and again the people are astounded at his manner of teaching. He does so as one having authority and not as the scribes. On this Sabbath a demonized man is present.
Did excavators in Capernaum find the House of Peter?
Italian excavators working in Capernaum may have actually uncovered the remnants of the humble house of Peter that Jesus called home while in Capernaum. (This house of Peter was one of the first Biblical archaeology discoveries reported in BAR more than 25 years ago.)