φιλονεξίαphilonexía

love of strangers, hospitality: Romans 12:13, Hebrews 13:2.

Greek (New Testament) · G5381

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 2 times in the Bible.

  • Romans 12:13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
  • Hebrews 13:2 Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.