παροικία paroikía

Meaning

foreign residence

In the King James Version: sojourning, X as strangers

Derivation: from G3941 (πάροικος);

Where it is used

• Acts 13:17 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.
• 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.