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ξενίζω G3579
G3579 is the Greek word ξενίζω, transliterated xenízō. The King James Version most often renders it lodged.
What it means
to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange.
Where it comes from
from G3581 (ξένος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: entertain, lodge, (think it) strange.
Verses using ξενίζω
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 10:6 · KJV
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 · KJV
And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
Acts 10:23 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
Acts 28:7 · KJV
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 · KJV
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
1 Peter 4:4 · KJV
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 · KJV
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Common questions
What does Strong's G3579 mean?
G3579 is the Greek word ξενίζω (xenízō), meaning to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange.
How is G3579 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lodged (3 times), lodgeth (1 time), strange things (1 time), lodged us (1 time), entertained (1 time), among others.
How many times does G3579 appear in the Bible?
ξενίζω (xenízō) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3579 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3581 (ξένος).
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