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.† (AS)
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G3579 — ξενίζω
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Acts 10:6 · ξενίζεταιHe lodges with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the seaside.”Acts 10:18 · ξενίζεται.¶and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, was lodging there.Acts 10:23 · ἐξένισεν.So he called them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.Acts 10:32 · ξενίζεταιSend therefore to Joppa, and summon Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He lodges in the house of Simon a tanner, by the seaside. When he comes, he will speak to you.’Acts 17:20 · ξενίζονταFor you bring certain strange things to our ears. We want to know therefore what these things mean.”Acts 21:16 · ξενισθῶμεν,Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we would stay.Acts 28:7 · ἐξένισεν.¶Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.Hebrews 13:2 · ξενίσαντεςDon’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.1 Peter 4:4 · ξενίζονταιThey think it is strange that you don’t run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming:1 Peter 4:12 · ξενίζεσθεBeloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.