Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παροικία”
Understanding paroikía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
sojourning, X as strangers. - foreign residence
G3940
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παροικία
Phoneticpar-oy-kee'-ah
Transliterationparoikía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sojourning, X as strangers. - foreign residence
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 13:17 | “The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.” Word: παροικία (paroikía) | |
| 1 Peter 1:17 | “And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:” Word: παροικία (paroikía) |