παροικία

paroikiasojourningHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

παρ-οικία, -ας, ἡ

(παροικέω, which see), [in LXX: Esther 8:35 (גּוֹלָה), Psalm 34:4; 55:15; 119:54; 120:5, Lamentations 2:22 (מָגוֹר; and cogn. forms), Habakkuk 3:16, I Esther 5:7, Jdt.5.9, Wis.19.10, Sir prol. Sir.1.26; 16:8; 41:5; 44:6, 3Ma.6.36 3Mac.7.19 * ;]

a sojourning: Acts 13:17, 1 Peter 1:17.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as παροικία:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Acts 13:17παροικίᾳ · stay
    The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land.
  2. 1 Peter 1:17παροικίας · as foreigners
    Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.