ξενίζω (xenízō) — Entertain

Greek word study: ξενίζω (xenízō), Strong's G3579. to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange

GreekStrong's G3579
Quick definition
Greek word
ξενίζω (xenízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from G3581 (ξένος);

KJV translation words: entertain, lodge, (think it) strange

Where this word appears

Strong's G3579 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 10:6 and last appears in 1 Peter 4:12.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

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

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ξενίζεται ×3ἐξένισεν ×2ξενισθῶμεν ×1ξενίζεσθε ×1ξενίζοντα ×1ξενίζονται ×1ξενίσαντες ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×71 Peter ×2Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 10)

  • Acts 10:6 — ξενίζεται — lodges
  • Acts 10:18 — ξενίζεται — is lodged
  • Acts 10:23 — ἐξένισεν — he lodged them
  • Acts 10:32 — ξενίζεται — lodges
  • Acts 17:20 — ξενίζοντα — Strange things
  • Acts 21:16 — ξενισθῶμεν — we may lodge
  • Acts 28:7 — ἐξένισεν — entertained us
  • Hebrews 13:2 — ξενίσαντες — have entertained
  • 1 Peter 4:4 — ξενίζονται — they think it strange
  • 1 Peter 4:12 — ξενίζεσθε — do be surprised

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3581 ξένος (xénos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does xenízō (G3579) mean?

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

How is G3579 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3579 as: entertain, lodge, (think it) strange.

How often does ξενίζω (xenízō) appear?

Strong's G3579 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 10:6 and last appears in 1 Peter 4:12.