ξένος
xenos
apparently a primary word; foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer:--host, strange(-r).
Matthew 25:35 · Word #11
Lexicon G3581
| Lemma | ξένος |
| Transliteration | xénos |
| Strong's | G3581 |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ξένος |
| Strong's | G3581 |
SIBI-P1 G3581-05
a foreigner–guest (masculine nominative singular)
| Root | ξένος (xenos) |
| Core Meanings | foreigner, stranger, outsider, guest, host (one who receives a stranger), unfamiliar, alien |
| Semantic Range | stranger, foreigner, alien resident, guest, host (in reciprocal hospitality), one unfamiliar, something strange or unusual |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical and ancient Mediterranean contexts, ξένος carries strong covenantal and social overtones related to hospitality (xenia). It can denote vulnerability (the foreigner) or responsibility (the host), reflecting the moral and theological weight placed on welcoming the outsider. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun/adjectival form, nominative masculine singular (NMS); functioning substantivally as a masculine singular subject. Occurs here in nominative case, indicating the subject of a clause. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the core idea of one who is "foreign" or "outside" while also reflecting the reciprocal cultural sense of guest-host inherent in ξένος. The masculine nominative singular form is represented as a singular male subject, aligning with the morphology provided. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ξένος (foreigner, stranger, outsider, guest, host (one who receives a stranger), unfamiliar, alien)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3581-01 |
xenais | to foreign (feminine ones) |
G3581-02 |
xenoi | foreign ones |
G3581-03 |
xenois | to the foreign ones |
Word Usage (14 occurrences of G3581)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:35 | ξένος | xenos | |
| Matthew 25:38 | ξένον | xenon | |
| Matthew 25:43 | ξένος | xenos |