Strong's Lexicon Geruth: Sojourning, dwelling as a foreigner Original Word: גֵּרוּת Word Origin: Derived from the root גּוּר (gur), which means "to sojourn" or "to dwell as a foreigner." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is πάροικος (paroikos), which also means "sojourner" or "foreigner." This term appears in the New Testament, such as in 1 Peter 2:11, where believers are described as "aliens and strangers" in the world. Usage: The term "geruth" refers to the state or condition of living as a foreigner or sojourner in a land that is not one's own. It conveys the idea of temporary residence and often implies a lack of permanent status or full rights within the host community. In the biblical context, it highlights themes of transience, dependence, and the experience of being an outsider. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of "geruth" was significant as it related to the Israelites' own history of sojourning in Egypt and their identity as a people called to be distinct yet often living among other nations. The Law of Moses included specific instructions on how to treat foreigners and sojourners, emphasizing justice, compassion, and inclusion (e.g., Exodus 22:21, Leviticus 19:34). This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's concern for the marginalized and the call for His people to remember their own history of sojourning. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gur Definition "lodging place," a place near Bethlehem NASB Translation Geruth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גּרוּת noun feminine lodging (- place) — וישׁבו בְּגֵרוּת כִּמְוהָם אשׁר אצל בית לחם Jeremiah 41:17, inn, khan? so Ew Gf; Hi and others גִּדְרוֺת folds, after Joseph. Aq Strong's Exhaustive Concordance habitation From guwr; a (temporary) residence -- habitation. see HEBREW guwr Forms and Transliterations בְּגֵר֣וּת בגרות bə·ḡê·rūṯ begeRut bəḡêrūṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 41:17 HEB: וַיֵּלְכ֗וּ וַיֵּֽשְׁבוּ֙ בְּגֵר֣וּת [כְמֹוהֶם כ] NAS: and stayed in Geruth Chimham, KJV: and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, INT: went and stayed Geruth which is beside 1 Occurrence |
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