Alien, sojourner, stranger

H1616
Hebrew
UBS
גֵּר
gêrgare
Noun Masculine

Definition

= state in which humans live in a place which is not their place of origin or nationality, either permanently or for a substantial period of time; ≈ regarded as one of the weaker classes within the society and should therefore receive special care, together with the widows, the fatherless, and other people who are poor

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Etymology

or (fully) geyr (gare); from H1481 (גּוּר);

KJV Translations

alien, sojourner, stranger

Occurrences83
Frequency Rank#403

Verse Usage

This word appears 83 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.