Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3579

ξενίζω

xenizō · “to host”

Used 10 times across 3 books

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.†

Where it appears

Acts

Hebrews

1 Peter

In the text

Acts 10:6He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.Acts 10:18And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.Acts 10:23Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.Acts 10:32Send 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 17:20For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.Acts 21:16There 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 28:7In 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 13:2Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.1 Peter 4:4Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:1 Peter 4:12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

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