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παρεπίδημος G3927
G3927 is the Greek word παρεπίδημος, transliterated parepídēmos. The King James Version most often renders it pilgrims.
What it means
an alien alongside, i.e. a resident foreigner.
Where it comes from
from G3844 (παρά) and the base of G1927 (ἐπιδημέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: pilgrim, stranger.
Verses using παρεπίδημος
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Hebrews 11:13 · KJV
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.
1 Peter 1:1 · KJV
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
1 Peter 2:11 · KJV
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
Common questions
What does Strong's G3927 mean?
G3927 is the Greek word παρεπίδημος (parepídēmos), meaning an alien alongside, i.e. a resident foreigner.
How is G3927 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it pilgrims (2 times), strangers (1 time).
How many times does G3927 appear in the Bible?
παρεπίδημος (parepídēmos) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3927 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and the base of G1927 (ἐπιδημέω).
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