The meaning of “ἀλλότριος”
Understanding allótrios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
alien, (an-)other (man's, men's), strange(-r). - another's, i.e. not one's own - by extension foreign, not akin, hostile
ἀλλότριος
alien, (an-)other (man's, men's), strange(-r). - another's, i.e. not one's own - by extension foreign, not akin, hostile
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:26 | “Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.” Word: ἀλλότριος (allótrios) | |
| Luke 16:12 | “And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?” Word: ἀλλότριος (allótrios) | |
| John 10:5 | “And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.” Word: ἀλλότριος (allótrios) | |
| Acts 7:6 | “And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years.” Word: ἀλλότριος (allótrios) | |
| Romans 15:20 | “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:” Word: ἀλλότριος (allótrios) |