ξενίζω
xenizō
“to host”
Definition
to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange
from G3581 (ξένος);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
G:V
Greek Verb
Occurrences
ξενίζω appears 10 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.
He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”
So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.
For you are bringing some strange notions to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.”
Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
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