μητρόπολις (mētrópolis) — Chiefest City

Greek word study: μητρόπολις (mētrópolis), Strong's G3390. a mother city, i.e. "metropolis"

GreekStrong's G3390
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Greek word
μητρόπολις (mētrópolis)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a mother city, i.e. "metropolis"

Word study
Derivation: from G3384 (μήτηρ) and G4172 (πόλις);

KJV translation words: chiefest city

Where this word appears

Strong's G3390 is listed in the dictionary, but it is not tagged on any word in the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site, so there are no verses to list for it here.

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3384 μήτηρ (mḗtēr), G4172 πόλις (pólis).

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Frequently asked questions

What does mētrópolis (G3390) mean?

A mother city, i.e. "metropolis".

How is G3390 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3390 as: chiefest city.

How often does μητρόπολις (mētrópolis) appear?

Strong's G3390 is not tagged on any word in the word-by-word text on this site.