Strong's G3390 · Greek
μητρόπολις
mētrópolis
Number
G3390
Language
Greek
Original word
μητρόπολις
Transliteration
mētrópolis
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
a mother city, i.e. "metropolis"
KJV: chiefest city
Root / derivation: from G3384 (μήτηρ) and G4172 (πόλις);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μητρόπολις across 1 verse.
city1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3390 (mētrópolis) mean?
a mother city, i.e. "metropolis"
How many times does G3390 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3390 (μητρόπολις) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “city.”
How is mētrópolis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3390 is rendered as “city” (1×).
Where does the Greek word μητρόπολις come from?
from G3384 (μήτηρ) and G4172 (πόλις);