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ξενίζω
xenízō · Greek · Strong's G3579 · 10 occurrences
The KJV renders 8 different Hebrew and Greek words as “strange”
What it means
to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange
from G3581 (ξένος);
How the KJV renders it
entertain, lodge, strange
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“strange”
“lodge”
Where it appears
10 occurrences in the Greek text.
1 Peter 4:4 · V-PPI-3P
They think it is strange that you don’t run with them into the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you.
1 Peter 4:12 · V-PPM-2P
Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.
Acts 10:6 · V-PPI-3S
He is staying with a tanner named Simon, whose house is by the seaside.
Acts 10:18 · V-PPI-3S
and called and asked whether Simon, who was also called Peter, was lodging there.
Acts 10:23 · V-AAI-3S
So he called them in and provided a place to stay. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
Acts 10:32 · V-PPI-3S
Send therefore to Joppa and summon Simon, who is also called Peter. He is staying in the house of a tanner named Simon, by the seaside. When he comes, he will speak to you.’
Acts 17:20 V-PAP-APNActs 21:16 V-APS-1PActs 28:7 V-AAI-3SHebrews 13:2 V-AAP-NPM
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