Strong's Lexicon philoxenia: Hospitality Original Word: φιλοξενία Word Origin: From φίλος (philos, meaning "friend" or "loving") and ξένος (xenos, meaning "stranger" or "foreigner") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "philoxenia," the concept of hospitality is reflected in the Hebrew Bible through terms like גּוּר (gur, meaning "sojourner" or "stranger") and חֶסֶד (chesed, meaning "loving-kindness" or "mercy"). Usage: The term "philoxenia" refers to the love or affection for strangers, often expressed through acts of hospitality. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the Christian duty of welcoming and providing for strangers, reflecting God's love and grace. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman cultures, hospitality was a highly valued virtue. It was considered a moral obligation to offer shelter, food, and protection to travelers and strangers. This practice was not only a social expectation but also a religious duty, as it was believed that showing kindness to strangers could result in divine favor or even entertaining angels unawares, as suggested in Hebrews 13:2. HELPS Word-studies 5381 philoneksía (from 5384 /phílos, "friend" and 3581/ NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom philoxenos Definition love of strangers NASB Translation hospitality (1), hospitality to strangers (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5381: φιλονεξιαφιλονεξια, φιλονεξιας, ἡ (φιλόξενος, which see), love to strangers, hospitality: Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2. (Plato, Polybius, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hospitalityFrom philoxenos; hospitableness -- entertain stranger, hospitality. see GREEK philoxenos Forms and Transliterations φιλοξενιαν φιλοξενίαν φιλοξενιας φιλοξενίας philoxenian philoxenían philoxenias philoxeníasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 12:13 N-AFSGRK: κοινωνοῦντες τὴν φιλοξενίαν διώκοντες NAS: of the saints, practicing hospitality. KJV: of saints; given to hospitality. INT: share hospitality practice Hebrews 13:2 N-GFS Strong's Greek 5381 |
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