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παροικέω G3939
G3939 is the Greek word παροικέω, transliterated paroikéō. The King James Version most often renders it stranger.
What it means
to dwell near, i.e. reside as a foreigner.
Where it comes from
from G3844 (παρά) and G3611 (οἰκέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sojourn in, be a stranger.
Verses using παροικέω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 24:18 · KJV
And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?
Hebrews 11:9 · KJV
By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
Common questions
What does Strong's G3939 mean?
G3939 is the Greek word παροικέω (paroikéō), meaning to dwell near, i.e. reside as a foreigner.
How is G3939 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it stranger (1 time), sojourned (1 time).
How many times does G3939 appear in the Bible?
παροικέω (paroikéō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3939 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and G3611 (οἰκέω).
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