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πόλις G4172
G4172 is the Greek word πόλις, transliterated pólis. The King James Version most often renders it city.
What it means
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size).
Where it comes from
probably from the same as G4171 (πόλεμος), or perhaps from G4183 (πολύς).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 143 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: city.
Verses using πόλις
The first 40 of 135 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:23 · KJV
And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
Matthew 4:5 · KJV
Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
Matthew 5:14 · KJV
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Matthew 5:35 · KJV
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
Matthew 8:33 · KJV
And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.
Matthew 8:34 · KJV
And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.
Matthew 9:35 · KJV
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
Matthew 10:5 · KJV
These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Matthew 10:11 · KJV
And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
Matthew 10:14 · KJV
And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Matthew 10:23 · KJV
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.
Matthew 11:20 · KJV
Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
Matthew 12:25 · KJV
And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
Matthew 21:10 · KJV
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
Matthew 21:17 · KJV
And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.
Matthew 21:18 · KJV
Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.
Matthew 23:34 · KJV
Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:
Matthew 26:18 · KJV
And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
Matthew 27:53 · KJV
And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
Matthew 28:11 · KJV
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
Mark 1:33 · KJV
And all the city was gathered together at the door.
Mark 1:45 · KJV
But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
Mark 5:14 · KJV
And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
Mark 6:33 · KJV
And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.
Mark 6:56 · KJV
And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
Mark 14:13 · KJV
And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.
Mark 14:16 · KJV
And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
Luke 1:26 · KJV
And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
Luke 1:39 · KJV
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;
Luke 2:4 · KJV
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
Luke 2:11 · KJV
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:39 · KJV
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
Luke 4:29 · KJV
And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.
Luke 4:31 · KJV
And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.
Luke 4:43 · KJV
And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
Luke 5:12 · KJV
And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Luke 7:11 · KJV
And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.
Luke 7:12 · KJV
Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
Luke 7:37 · KJV
And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
Luke 8:1 · KJV
And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
Common questions
What does Strong's G4172 mean?
G4172 is the Greek word πόλις (pólis), meaning a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size).
How is G4172 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it city (126 times), cities (13 times), belonging to the city (1 time), out of the cities (1 time), same city (1 time), among others.
How many times does G4172 appear in the Bible?
πόλις (pólis) is tagged in 135 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4172 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from the same as G4171 (πόλεμος), or perhaps from G4183 (πολύς).
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