Strong’s G2968

κώμη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

kómé

Pronunciation

ko'-may

Definition

Village

Meaning

a village, country town.

Usage

In the New Testament, κώμη (kómé) is used to describe a small settlement or village, typically smaller than a city (πόλις, pólis). It often refers to rural communities where people lived and worked, distinct from the more urbanized and fortified cities. The term is used to highlight the setting of certain events in Jesus' ministry, emphasizing His reach to both urban and rural populations.

Bible references

Matthew 9:35;Matthew 10:11;Matthew 14:15;Matthew 21:2;Mark 6:6;Mark 6:36;Mark 6:56;Mark 8:23;Mark 8:26;Mark 8:26;Mark 8:27;Mark 11:2;Luke 5:17;Luke 8:1;Luke 9:6;Luke 9:12;Luke 9:52;Luke 9:56;Luke 10:38;Luke 13:22;Luke 17:12;Luke 19:30;Luke 24:13;Luke 24:28;John 7:42