Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μητρόπολις”
Understanding mētrópolis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
chiefest city. - a mother city, i.e. "metropolis"
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μητρόπολις
Phoneticmay-trop'-ol-is
Transliterationmētrópolis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chiefest city. - a mother city, i.e. "metropolis"
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 6:21 | “Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana. ” Word: μητρόπολις (mētrópolis) |