Definition and Context:
Lodging in biblical times refers to the act of staying temporarily in a place, often for rest or shelter during travel. The concept of lodging is frequently mentioned in the Bible, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of many biblical figures and the cultural importance of hospitality.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, lodging is often associated with hospitality, a highly valued virtue. Genesis 19:2 describes Lot inviting two angels to lodge in his house in Sodom: "My lords, please turn aside into your servant’s house. You can wash your feet and spend the night and then go on your way early in the morning." This passage highlights the importance of providing shelter and care for travelers.

The account of the Levite and his concubine in Judges 19 also emphasizes the significance of lodging. The Levite seeks a place to stay in Gibeah, and an old man offers them shelter, saying, "Peace to you. Let me supply whatever you need. Only do not spend the night in the square" (Judges 19:20). This narrative underscores the dangers of spending the night without proper lodging and the cultural expectation to offer hospitality.

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, lodging continues to play a crucial role in the narratives of Jesus and the apostles. Jesus often relied on the hospitality of others during His ministry. In Luke 9:58, Jesus remarks on His lack of a permanent place to stay: "Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head." This statement reflects His itinerant lifestyle and the transient nature of His mission.

The early Christian community also practiced hospitality, as seen in Acts 16:15, where Lydia, after being baptized, invites Paul and his companions to stay at her home: "If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house." Lodging here is an expression of fellowship and support for the ministry.

Cultural and Theological Significance:
Lodging in biblical times was not merely a practical necessity but also a reflection of one's character and faith. Providing lodging was a way to demonstrate love, kindness, and obedience to God's commandments regarding the treatment of strangers and travelers. Hebrews 13:2 advises believers, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it."

The act of offering lodging is deeply connected to the biblical theme of hospitality, which is seen as a tangible expression of God's love and care. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the call to be generous and welcoming to others, reflecting the heart of God who provides shelter and rest for His people.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lodge.

2. (n.) The act of one who, or that which, lodges.

3. (n.) A place of rest, or of temporary habitation; esp., a sleeping apartment; -- often in the plural with a singular meaning.

4. (n.) Abiding place; harbor; cover.

3578. xenia -- hospitality, a lodging place
... hospitality, a lodging place. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: xenia
Phonetic Spelling: (xen-ee'-ah) Short Definition: lodging, hospitality ...
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2646. kataluma -- a lodging place
... a lodging place. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: kataluma Phonetic
Spelling: (kat-al'-oo-mah) Short Definition: an inn, lodging-place Definition ...
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2682. kataskenosis -- a lodging
... a lodging. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: kataskenosis Phonetic
Spelling: (kat-as-kay'-no-sis) Short Definition: a dwelling-place Definition: a ...
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2647. kataluo -- to destroy, overthrow
... of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kataluo Phonetic Spelling: (kat-al-oo'-o) Short
Definition: I break up, overthrow, unharness, find a lodging Definition: (lit ...
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3438. mone -- an abiding, an abode
... an abiding, an abode. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: mone Phonetic
Spelling: (mon-ay') Short Definition: lodging, dwelling-place, room ...
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3579. xenizo -- to receive as a guest, to surprise
... Word Origin from xenos Definition to receive as a guest, to surprise NASB Word Usage
entertained (2), gave...lodging (1), lodge (1), staying (3), strange ...
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3829. pandocheion -- an inn
... inn. Neuter of a presumed compound of pas and a derivative of dechomai; all-receptive,
ie A public lodging-place (caravanserai or khan) -- inn. see GREEK pas. ...
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4411. malon -- a lodging place, inn, khan
... 4410, 4411. malon. 4412 . a lodging place, inn, khan. Transliteration:
malon Phonetic Spelling: (maw-lone') Short Definition: place. ...
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1628. Geruth -- "lodging place," a place near Bethlehem
... 1627, 1628. Geruth. 1629 . "lodging place," a place near Bethlehem.
Transliteration: Geruth Phonetic Spelling: (gay-rooth') Short Definition: Geruth. ...
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3957. lishkah -- room, chamber, hall, cell
... chamber, parlor. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a room in a building
(whether for storage, eating, or lodging) -- chamber, parlour. Compare nishkah. ...
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2114. zuwr -- to be a stranger
... A primitive root; to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner,
strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery ...
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4033. magor -- a sojourning place, dwelling place, a sojourning
... Or magur {maw-goor'}; from guwr in the sense of lodging; a temporary abode; by
extension, a permanent residence -- dwelling, pilgrimage, where sojourn, be a ...
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3210. Yalon -- an Israelite
... NASB Word Usage Jalon (1). Jalon. From luwn; lodging; Jalon, an Israelite -- Jalon.
see HEBREW luwn. 3209, 3210. Yalon. 3211 . Strong's Numbers.
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1481. guwr -- to sojourn
... A primitive root; properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other
purpose), ie Sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange ...
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3017. Yagur -- a city in S. Judah
... Jagur. Probably from guwr; a lodging; Jagur, a place in Palestine -- Jagur. see
HEBREW guwr. 3016, 3017. Yagur. 3018 . Strong's Numbers.
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7931. shakan -- to settle down, abide, dwell
... A primitive root (apparently akin (by transmission) to shakab through the idea of
lodging; compare cikluwth, shakam); to reside or permanently stay (literally ...
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6269. Athak -- a place in Judah
... Athach. From an unused root meaning to sojourn; lodging; Athak, a place in Palestine --
Athach. 6268, 6269. Athak. 6270 . Strong's Numbers.
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Account of the Bishops Euphratas and vincentius, and of the Plot ...
... The two bishops resided near the foot of the mountain, while the military
commander had settled in a lodging in another quarter. ...
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'the Angel Adjutant'
... These are streets of once decent two-storied villas, now lodging- houses. ... She prayed
at the bedside of dying men and women in these lodging-houses. ...
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1869-1870. Emigration of Families --A visitor's Impressions --The ...
... "We now pressed him into our service to conduct us through some of the many licensed
lodging-houses and thieves' kitchens, which abound in the neighbourhood of ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/lowe/gods answers/chapter ii 1869-1870 emigration of.htm

The Last Glimpse of Paul
... And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging;
to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them ...
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Various Experiences --Continued
... who would be present. My brother George had found a place to stay, but
nothing had been said to me about lodging. Just before the ...
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The Epistle to Philemon
... asks. III. Conclusion, 22-25. Trusting that he will be set free, the apostle
requests Philemon to prepare for him lodging. With ...
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The Epistles of the Captivity.
... a means for the spread of the gospel "throughout the whole praetorian guard." [1142]
He had the privilege of living in his own hired lodging (probably in the ...
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Homilies of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, on ...
... to his great obedience, and that "the bowels of the Saints are refreshed in him."
(v.7.) And he himself in this Epistle commanded him to prepare him a lodging. ...
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Hebrews xi. 37, 38
... They had not even raiment, he says, through the excess of affliction, no city, no
house, no lodging-place; the same which Christ said, "but the Son of Man hath ...
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That the Sole Cause of the Decay and Cooling of Charity is in the ...
... Some of them being awakened get up, and making way get happily to their lodging,
the rest not only do not rise, but turning their backs to the sun and pressing ...
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Lodging (24 Occurrences)
...Lodging (24 Occurrences). Luke 2:8 And there were shepherds in the same region,
lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock, (YLT). ...
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Lodging-place (7 Occurrences)
Lodging-place. Lodging, Lodging-place. Lodgings . Multi-Version
Concordance Lodging-place (7 Occurrences). Acts 1:20 ...
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Inn (7 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A house for the lodging and entertainment of travelers or wayfarers; a tavern;
a public house; a hotel. ... 5. (vi) To take lodging; to lodge. ...
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Quarter (33 Occurrences)
... 17. (vt) Place of lodging or temporary residence; shelter; entertainment; --
usually in the plural. 18. (n.) A station or encampment ...
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Sack (15 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 42:27 As one of them opened his
sack to give his donkey food in the lodging place, he saw his money. ...
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Lodge (64 Occurrences)
... of the Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones,
and carry them over with you, and lay them down in the lodging place, where ...
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Lodgeth (13 Occurrences)

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Silver (329 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Genesis 42:27 As one of them opened his sack to give his donkey food
in the lodging place, he saw his money. Behold, it was in the mouth of his sack. ...
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Opened (182 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 42:27 As one of them opened his sack
to give his donkey food in the lodging place, he saw his money. ...
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Harbor (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A station for rest and entertainment; a place of security and comfort;
a refuge; a shelter. 2. (n.) Specif.: A lodging place; an inn. ...
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