Strong's Lexicon xenia: Hospitality, guest-friendship Original Word: ξενία Word Origin: Derived from ξένος (xenos), meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 1481: גּוּר (gur) – to sojourn, dwell as a foreigner - Strong's Hebrew 4033: מִשְׁכָּן (mishkan) – dwelling place, tabernacle Usage: In the New Testament, "xenia" refers to the act of hospitality, particularly the welcoming and hosting of strangers or guests. It encompasses the idea of providing for the needs of visitors, often involving food, shelter, and protection. This concept is deeply rooted in the Christian ethic of love and service to others, reflecting the character of God who welcomes all into His family. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, hospitality was a highly valued virtue. It was considered a moral obligation to offer hospitality to travelers and strangers, often seen as a sacred duty. This practice was not only a social expectation but also a means of building alliances and friendships. In the Jewish tradition, hospitality was similarly esteemed, with the patriarchs like Abraham exemplifying this virtue (Genesis 18:1-8). The early Christian community adopted and emphasized hospitality as a reflection of Christ's love and an expression of the Gospel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom xenos Definition hospitality, a lodging place NASB Translation lodging (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3578: ξένιαξένια, ξενιας, ἡ (ξένιος, ξένια, ξενιον, and this from ξένος), from Homer down, hospitality, hospitable reception; equivalent to a lodging-place, lodgings: Acts 28:23 (equivalent to τό μίσθωμα in Acts 28:30 (but this is doubtful; the more probable opinion receives the preference under the word ἴδιος, 1 a.)); Philemon 1:22. (See especially Lightfoot on Philippians, p. 9, and on Philemon 1, the passage cited.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lodging. From xenos; hospitality, i.e. (by implication) a place of entertainment -- lodging. see GREEK xenos Forms and Transliterations ξενιαν ξενίαν xenian xeníanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 28:23 N-AFSGRK: εἰς τὴν ξενίαν πλείονες οἷς NAS: for Paul, they came to him at his lodging in large numbers; KJV: into [his] lodging; to whom INT: to the lodging many to whom Philemon 1:22 N-AFS |
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