Strong's Lexicon paroikia: Sojourning, temporary residence, foreign residence Original Word: παροικία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word παροικέω (paroikeō), meaning "to dwell beside" or "to reside as a foreigner." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1481 (גּוּר, gur): To sojourn, dwell as a foreigner - H4033 (מָגוֹר, magor): A temporary abode, sojourning Usage: The term "paroikia" refers to a temporary dwelling or sojourning in a place that is not one's permanent home. It conveys the idea of living as a foreigner or alien in a land that is not one's own. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the Christian's life on earth as a temporary sojourn, emphasizing the transient nature of earthly life compared to the eternal home in heaven. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, the concept of "paroikia" was familiar, as many people lived as foreigners or temporary residents in lands other than their own due to trade, military service, or displacement. This term would resonate with early Christians, many of whom faced persecution and lived as exiles or strangers in the Roman Empire. The idea of being a "sojourner" also connects to the Old Testament narrative of the Israelites, who were often described as sojourners in foreign lands, such as Egypt and Babylon. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paroikos Definition a sojourning NASB Translation stay (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3940: παροικίαπαροικία, παροικίας, ἡ (παροικέω, which see), a Biblical and ecclesiastical word a dwelling near or with one; hence, a sojourning, dwelling in a strange land: properly, Acts 13:17 (2 Esdr. 8:35; Psalm 119:5 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sojourning, as strangers. From paroikos; foreign residence -- sojourning, X as strangers. see GREEK paroikos Forms and Transliterations παροικι παροικια παροικία παροικίᾳ παροικίαις παροικιας παροικίας paroikia paroikíāi paroikias paroikíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 13:17 N-DFSGRK: ἐν τῇ παροικίᾳ ἐν γῇ NAS: during their stay in the land KJV: when they dwelt as strangers in INT: in the visiting in [the] land 1 Peter 1:17 N-GFS Strong's Greek 3940 |
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