Lexicon paroikia: Sojourning, temporary residence, foreign residence Original Word: παροικία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sojourning, as strangers. From paroikos; foreign residence -- sojourning, X as strangers. see GREEK paroikos 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 Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb παροικέω (paroikeō), meaning "to dwell beside" or "to sojourn."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1481 גּוּר (gur): To sojourn, dwell as a foreigner. Usage: The word παροικία is used in the New Testament to describe the transient and temporary nature of life on earth for believers, emphasizing their status as sojourners and exiles in this world. Context: The concept of παροικία is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, reflecting the transient nature of human existence and the spiritual journey of believers. In the New Testament, παροικία is used to remind Christians of their temporary status on earth and their ultimate citizenship in heaven. This term is found in 1 Peter 2:11, where the apostle Peter addresses believers as "foreigners and exiles," urging them to abstain from sinful desires that wage war against their souls. The use of παροικία in this context highlights the tension between living in the world and maintaining a distinct identity as God's people. 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 |