Greek Word Study
The meaning of “φιλονεξία”
Understanding philonexía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
entertain stranger, hospitality. - hospitableness
G5381
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φιλονεξία
Phoneticfil-on-ex-ee'-ah
Transliterationphilonexía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
entertain stranger, hospitality. - hospitableness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 12:13 | “Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.” Word: φιλονεξία (philonexía) | |
| Hebrews 13:2 | “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Word: φιλονεξία (philonexía) |