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μήτρα G3388
G3388 is the Greek word μήτρα, transliterated mḗtra. The King James Version most often renders it womb.
Word: μήτραTransliteration: mḗtraLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse
What it means
the matrix.
Where it comes from
from G3384 (μήτηρ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
womb 1×
Strong's own list of renderings: womb.
Verses using μήτρα
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 2:23 · KJV
(As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
Common questions
What does Strong's G3388 mean?
G3388 is the Greek word μήτρα (mḗtra), meaning the matrix.
How is G3388 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it womb (1 time).
How many times does G3388 appear in the Bible?
μήτρα (mḗtra) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3388 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3384 (μήτηρ).
Nearby entries
G3385 · μήτι — whether at allG3386 · μήτιγε — not at all then, i.e. not to say (the rather still)G3387 · μήτις — whether anyG3389 · μητραλῴας — a mother-thresher, i.e. matricideG3390 · μητρόπολις — a mother city, i.e. "metropolis"G3391 · μία — one or first
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