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παροικία G3940

G3940 is the Greek word παροικία, transliterated paroikía. The King James Version most often renders it dwelt as strangers.

Word: παροικίαTransliteration: paroikíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

foreign residence.

Where it comes from

from G3941 (πάροικος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

dwelt as strangers 1×sojourning 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: sojourning, X as strangers.

Verses using παροικία

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 13:17 · KJV

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.

1 Peter 1:17 · KJV

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:

Common questions

What does Strong's G3940 mean?

G3940 is the Greek word παροικία (paroikía), meaning foreign residence.

How is G3940 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it dwelt as strangers (1 time), sojourning (1 time).

How many times does G3940 appear in the Bible?

παροικία (paroikía) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3940 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3941 (πάροικος).

Nearby entries

G3937 · Παρμενᾶς — constant; Parmenas, a Christian G3938 · πάροδος — a by-road, i.e. (actively) a route G3939 · παροικέω — to dwell near, i.e. reside as a foreigner G3941 · πάροικος — having a home near, i.e. (as noun) a…G3942 · παροιμία — apparently a state alongside of…G3943 · πάροινος — staying near wine, i.e. tippling (a toper)

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