Parepídēmos — G3927

Definition

adjective

an alien alongside, i.e. a resident foreigner

1. in the N. T. metaphorically, in reference to heaven as the native country, one who sojourns on earth

Usually translated as

pilgrim, stranger

Origin

from G3844 and the base of G1927

• pará (G3844)
• epidēméō (G1927)

Occurrences

Parepídēmos occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (1), 1 Peter (2)

• Hebrews 11:13 — These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims (παρεπίδημοί) on the earth.
• 1 Peter 1:1 — Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers (παρεπιδήμοις) scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
• 1 Peter 2:11 — Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims (παρεπιδήμους), abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;