Matt 8:5 Καπερναουμ

Only a few manuscripts originating before the tenth century spell Capernaum as Καφαρναουμ in Matt 8:5 (ℵ B 0233 33 399*), but the spelling Καπερναουμ predominates in the manuscript tradition during the same period (C E K L M N S U V W X Γ Δ Θ Π Σ Ω 047 0211 f1 f13 f35 399c 461 565 566 892 1080 1143 1424 1500 2224) and afterwards. Although many editors preferred the minority spelling (e.g, Bover, Greeven, Lachmann, Merk, Soden, Tischendorf [7th, 8th], Vogels), it likely reflects an early attempt to mimic the widespread Romanized spelling Capharnaum or promote the more Semitic spelling that was familiar to those who knew Hebrew (e.g., Josephus, Origen). See also Matt 4:13 Καπερναουμ.