παροικέω

paroikeōVerbG3939

be a stranger

From: from G3844 (παρά) and G3611 (οἰκέω);

Short Definition

to dwell near, i.e. reside as a foreigner

Full Lexicon Entry

in cl., to dwell beside (with accusative), among (with dative) or near by (absol.). In late writers, to dwell in a place as a *πάροικος *(which see) or stranger.
LXX Usage: chiefly for גּוּר, also for יָשַׁב, שָׁכַן

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 11:9
  • Luke 24:18

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