8 occurrences in 12 translations

'Town' in the Bible

The two of them traveled until they came to Bethlehem. When they entered Bethlehem, the whole town was excited about their arrival and the local women exclaimed, “Can this be Naomi?”

Verse ConceptsGod's Mercy, Example OfTownIs It Really?

She picked up her grain and went back to town.

Verse ConceptsRemaining Food

Now don’t be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you say, since all the people in my town know that you are a woman of noble character.

Verse ConceptsExcellent WomenVirtuous WomanFear And WorryWomen's StrengthA Good WomanWorthEthicsExcellence

So he said, "Take your cloak and hold it out." She did so, and he measured out six units of barley and placed them in a sack on her. Then she left for town.

Verse ConceptsSix ThingsOther Volume Measures

Boaz went to the gate of the town and sat down there. Soon the family redeemer Boaz had spoken about came by. Boaz called him by name and said, “Come over here and sit down.” So he went over and sat down.

Verse ConceptsGatesSitting In The Gateway

Boaz selected ten of the town elders and spoke to them, "Sit down here." So they sat down

Verse ConceptsTownTen People

So I thought to myself I ought to tell you that you must make a public purchase of this before the town residents and the elders of my people. So if you intend to act as the related redeemer, then do so. But if not, let me know, because except for you and I after you there is no one to fulfill the duties of a related redeemer." The man responded, "I will act as related redeemer."

Verse ConceptsNegotiationKnowing Facts

And, further, I have taken Ruth, the Moabitess, who was the wife of Mahlon, to be my wife, to keep the name of the dead man living in his heritage, so that his name may not be cut off from among his countrymen, and from the memory of his town: you are witnesses this day.

Verse ConceptsMarriage, Restrictions ConcerningOffspringPurchasingTownWidowsNamed Wives

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Townspeople (3 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
פּרזה 
P@razah 
Usage: 3

בּת 
Bath 
Usage: 587

חוּה 
Chavvah 
Usage: 4

חצר 
Chatser 
Usage: 190

עיר ער עיר 
`iyr 
Usage: 1094

קירה קר קיר 
Qiyr 
Usage: 74

γραμματεύς 
Grammateus 
Usage: 49

κώμη 
Kome 
Usage: 22

κωμόπολις 
Komopolis 
Usage: 0

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