Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3581

Strong's G3581 · Greek

ξένος

xénos

Number
G3581
Language
Greek
Original word
ξένος
Transliteration
xénos
KJV occurrences
14 verses

Definition

foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer

KJV: host, strange(-r)

Root / derivation: apparently a primary word;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ξένος across 14 verses.

strangers6×
stranger4×
strange2×
host1×
thing1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew5 verses
Acts2 verses
Romans1 verse
Ephesians2 verses
Hebrews2 verses
1 Peter1 verse
3 John1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3581 (xénos) mean?

foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer

How many times does G3581 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3581 (ξένος) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “strangers.”

How is xénos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3581 is rendered as “strangers” (6×), “stranger” (4×), “strange” (2×), “host” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ξένος come from?

apparently a primary word;