Strong's Lexicon xenos: Stranger, foreigner, guest Original Word: ξένος Word Origin: Derived from the base of ξενίζω (xenizo), meaning "to entertain" or "to lodge." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 1616: גֵּר (ger) - often translated as "sojourner" or "stranger." - Strong's Hebrew 5237: נָכְרִי (nokri) - meaning "foreigner" or "alien." Usage: In the New Testament, "xenos" primarily refers to someone who is a stranger or foreigner, often in the context of hospitality. It can denote someone from another country or a guest who is not part of the immediate family or community. The term can also imply the idea of being unfamiliar or alien. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, hospitality (philoxenia) was a highly valued virtue. The concept of welcoming strangers was deeply embedded in the social and religious fabric of the time. This cultural backdrop is reflected in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to show hospitality to strangers, reflecting God's love and grace. The early Christian community was known for its radical hospitality, often welcoming travelers, missionaries, and those in need. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition foreign, a foreigner, guest NASB Translation host (1), strange (2), strange thing (1), stranger (4), strangers (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3581: ξένοςξένος, ξένῃ, ξένον, from Homer down, masculine a guest-friend (Latinhopes (of parties bound by ties of hospitality)), i. e.: 1. a foreigner, stranger (opposed to ἐπιχώριος, Plato, Phaedo c. 2, p. 59 b.; Josephus, b. j. 5, 1, 3); a. properly: Matthew 25:35, 38, 43; Matthew 27:7; 3 John 1:5; ξένοι καί παρεπίδημοί ἐπί τῆς γῆς, Hebrews 11:13; οἱ ἐπιδημοῦντες ξένοι, Acts 17:21; opposed to συμπολίτης, Ephesians 2:19; (the Sept. for אֹרֵחַ, a traveler, 2 Samuel 12:4, Alex. manuscript; for נֵר, Job 31:32; several times for נָכְרִי). (as adjective with) δαιμόνια, Acts 17:18. b. tropically, α. alien (from a person or thing); without knowledge of, without a share in: with a genitive of the thing, τῶν διαθηκῶν τῆς ἐπαγγελίας, Ephesians 2:12 (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 30, 4, 6) (τοῦ λόγου, Sophocles O. T. 219). β. new, unheard of: διδαχαι, Hebrews 13:9; ξένον τί a strange, wonderful thing, 1 Peter 4:12 (Aeschylus Prom. 688; Diodorus 3, 15 and 52; others). 2. one echo receives and entertains another hospitably; with whom he stays or lodges, a host: ὁ ξένος μου, Romans 16:23, where καί τῆς ἐκκλησίας ὅλης is added, i. e. either 'who receives hospitably all the members of the church who cross his threshold,' or 'who kindly permits the church to worship in his house' (Fritzsche). Apparently a primary word; foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer -- host, strange(-r). Englishman's Concordance Matthew 25:35 Adj-NMSGRK: ἐποτίσατέ με ξένος ἤμην καὶ NAS: and you gave Me [something] to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited KJV: drink: I was a stranger, and ye took INT: you gave to drink me a stranger I was and Matthew 25:38 Adj-AMS Matthew 25:43 Adj-NMS Matthew 25:44 Adj-AMS Matthew 27:7 Adj-DMP Acts 17:18 Adj-GNP Acts 17:21 Adj-NMP Romans 16:23 Adj-NMS Ephesians 2:12 Adj-NMP Ephesians 2:19 Adj-NMP Hebrews 11:13 Adj-NMP Hebrews 13:9 Adj-DFP 1 Peter 4:12 Adj-GNS 3 John 1:5 Adj-AMP Strong's Greek 3581 |
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