Pilgrim; Pilgrimage

pil ́grim, pil ́grimā́j: “Pilgrim” in English Versions of the Bible for παρεπίδημος, parepídēmos (Hebrews 11:13; 1 Peter 2:11). “Pilgrimage” for מגור, māghōr (Genesis 47:9 (the Revised Version margin “sojournings”); Psalms 119:54; and (the King James Version) Exodus 6:4 (the Revised Version “sojournings”)). Both the Hebrew and Greek words contain the idea of foreign residence, but it is the residence and not travel that is implied. Consequently “pilgrim” is a poor translation, and “sojourner,” “sojourning” should have been used throughout. In the New Testament passages heaven is thought of as the contrasted permanent dwelling-place, while the Old Testament usages seem to be without a contrast definitely in mind.

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Author: International Std. Bible Encyclopedia

Keywords: Pilgrim, Pilgrimage, sojourner, sojourning, Sojourn, Stranger, Alien, Foreigner

Source: James Orr (editor), The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 5 volume set.

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