To show hospitality
ξενοδοχέωStrong’s G3580xenodocheō
Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament
In short
Xenodocheō is the Greek word usually translated “entertained strangers”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.
“Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.”
Meaning
Usually translated “entertained strangers”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- she entertained strangers 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 1 Timothy 1
1 book in all.
Explore in Scripture
Greek dictionary
ξενοδοχέω xenodocheō · to show hospitality
ξενοδοχέω late Gk. for -κέω (ξένος, δέχομαι), to entertain strangers: 1Ti.5:10.† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.