Greek Word Study

The meaning of “πόλις”

Understanding pólis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably from the same as πόλεμος, or perhaps from πολύς city. - a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)

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G4172

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

πόλις

Phoneticpol'-is

Transliterationpólis

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from the same as πόλεμος, or perhaps from πολύς city. - a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)

Scripture References

155 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 10:23	“But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.” Word: πόλις (pólis)
Luke 9:5	“And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.” Word: πόλις (pólis)
Acts 16:4	“And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.” Word: πόλις (pólis)
2 Corinthians 11:32	“In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:” Word: πόλις (pólis)
Hebrews 12:22	“But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,” Word: πόλις (pólis)