Strong's Lexicon pandocheion: Inn Original Word: πανδοχεῖον Word Origin: From the Greek words πᾶς (pas, meaning "all" or "every") and δέχομαι (dechomai, meaning "to receive" or "to accept"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pandocheion," the concept of a lodging place or inn can be related to the Hebrew word "מָלוֹן" (malon), which also refers to a place of lodging or an inn, as seen in Genesis 42:27 and Exodus 4:24. Usage: The term "pandocheion" refers to a public lodging place or inn where travelers could find accommodation. It is a place that receives all who come, providing shelter and rest for those on a journey. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, inns were essential for travelers, especially in regions where long distances separated towns and cities. These establishments varied in quality and amenities, often providing basic necessities such as food, water, and a place to sleep. Inns were crucial for merchants, pilgrims, and others who traveled for various reasons, offering a temporary refuge from the hardships of travel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pandocheus Definition an inn NASB Translation inn (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3829: πανδοκιονπανδοκιον, see πανδοχεῖον. STRONGS NT 3829: πανδοχεῖονπανδοχεῖον (πανδοκιον, Tdf. (cf. his note on Luke 10:34, and Hesychius, under the word)), πανδοκειου, τό (from πανδοχεύς, which see), an inn, a public house for the reception of strangers (modern caravansary, khan, manzil): Luke 10:34. (Polybius 2, 15, 5; Plutarch, de sanit. tuenda c. 14; Epictetus enchirid. c. 11; but the Attic form πανδοκεῖον is used by Aristophanes ran. 550; Theophrastus, char. 11 (20), 2; Plutarch, Crass. 22; Palaeph. fab. 46; Aelian v. h. 14, 14; Polyaen. 4, 2, 3; Epictetus diss. 2, 23, 36ff; 4, 5, 15; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 307.) Neuter of a presumed compound of pas and a derivative of dechomai; all-receptive, i.e. A public lodging-place (caravanserai or khan) -- inn. see GREEK pas see GREEK dechomai |
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