ξένος (xénos) — Host

Greek word study: ξένος (xénos), Strong's G3581. foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer

GreekStrong's G3581
Quick definition
Greek word
ξένος (xénos)

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foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer

Word study
Derivation: apparently a primary word;

KJV translation words: host, strange(-r)

Where this word appears

Strong's G3581 is tagged on 14 words in 14 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 25:35 and last appears in 3 John 1:5.

How it is rendered in the text

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

strangers ×6a stranger ×4Of foreign ×1a strange thing ×1host ×1strange ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ξένοι ×4ξένος ×3ξένον ×2ξέναις ×1ξένοις ×1ξένου ×1ξένους ×1ξένων ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×5Acts ×2Ephesians ×2Hebrews ×2Romans ×11 Peter ×13 John ×1

Verses (all 14)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3578 ξενία (xenía), G3579 ξενίζω (xenízō), G3580 ξενοδοχέω (xenodochéō), G5382 φιλόξενος (philóxenos).

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 xénos (G3581) mean?

Foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer.

How is G3581 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3581 as: host, strange(-r).

How often does ξένος (xénos) appear?

Strong's G3581 is tagged on 14 words in 14 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 25:35 and last appears in 3 John 1:5.