Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πολίτης”
Understanding polítēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
citizen. - a townsman
G4177
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πολίτης
Phoneticpol-ee'-tace
Transliterationpolítēs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
citizen. - a townsman
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 15:15 | “And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.” Word: πολίτης (polítēs) | |
| Luke 19:14 | “But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.” Word: πολίτης (polítēs) | |
| Acts 21:39 | “But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.” Word: πολίτης (polítēs) |