Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παρεπίδημος”
Understanding parepídēmos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
pilgrim, stranger. - an alien alongside, i.e. a resident foreigner
G3927
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παρεπίδημος
Phoneticpar-ep-id'-ay-mos
Transliterationparepídēmos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
pilgrim, stranger. - an alien alongside, i.e. a resident foreigner
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 11:13 | “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” Word: παρεπίδημος (parepídēmos) | |
| 1 Peter 1:1 | “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,” Word: παρεπίδημος (parepídēmos) | |
| 1 Peter 2:11 | “Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;” Word: παρεπίδημος (parepídēmos) |