Strong's Greek Concordance

G3579: ξενίζω

xenízō · “to host”

Definition

to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange

KJV translates it as: entertain, lodge, (think it) strange

Word origin: from G3581 (ξένος);

Extended definition

ξενίζω
(ξένος), [in LXX: Est.3:13, Sir.29:25, 2Ma.9:6, 3Ma.7:3 * ;]
1. to receive as a guest, entertain: with accusative of person(s), Act.10:23 28:7, Heb.13:2; pass., Act.10:6, 18 10:32 21:16.
2. In late writers (Polyb., al.; 2Mac, l.with), to surprise, astonish by strangeness: Act.17:20; pass., 1Pe.4:4 4:12.†
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Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G3579 is translated

  • lodges ×2
  • is lodged. ×1
  • he lodged them. ×1
  • strange things ×1
  • we may lodge, ×1
  • entertained us. ×1
  • have entertained ×1
  • they think it strange ×1
  • do be surprised ×1

Bible verses with G3579 (xenízō)

Xenízō appears in 10 verses.

  • Acts 10:6

    He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

  • Acts 10:18

    And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

  • Acts 10:23

    Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

  • Acts 10:32

    Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

  • Acts 17:20

    For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.

  • Acts 21:16

    There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.

  • Acts 28:7

    In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

  • Hebrews 13:2

    Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

  • 1 Peter 4:4

    Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

  • 1 Peter 4:12

    Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: