Strong’s G3939

παροικέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

paroikeó

Pronunciation

pah-roy-KEH-oh

Definition

To sojourn, to dwell as a foreigner

Meaning

I sojourn, dwell in as a stranger.

Usage

The verb "paroikeó" refers to the act of living or dwelling temporarily in a place as a foreigner or sojourner. It conveys the idea of residing in a land that is not one's own, often with the implication of being a temporary resident without full rights of citizenship.

Bible references

Luke 24:18;Hebrews 11:9