Strong’s G5381

φιλοξενία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

philoxenia

Pronunciation

fee-lox-en-EE-ah

Definition

Hospitality

Meaning

love to strangers, hospitality.

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.

Bible references

Romans 12:13;Hebrews 13:2