Strong’s G3941
πάροικος
Part of speech
Adjective
Transliteration
paroikos
Pronunciation
PAH-roi-kos
Definition
Sojourner, foreigner, stranger, alien
Meaning
foreign, alien, subst: a foreigner, sojourner.
Usage
The term "paroikos" is used to describe someone who resides temporarily in a place that is not their permanent home. It conveys the idea of being a foreigner or an alien, living alongside others but not fully belonging to the community or nation. In the New Testament, it often carries a spiritual connotation, referring to believers as temporary residents on earth, whose true citizenship is in heaven.
Bible references
Acts 7:6;Acts 7:29;Ephesians 2:19;1 Peter 2:11