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Strong's G5381 φιλονεξία (philonexia)

Philonexia means “entertain stranger” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5381 — nasag (“reach”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5381
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G5381 Quick Answer

Strong's G5381 φιλονεξία (philonexia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. philonexia (fil-on-ex-ee'-ah) n. 1. hospitableness [from G5382] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include hospitality and entertain. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
philonexia (fil-on-ex-ee'-ah) n. 1. hospitableness [from G5382]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
hospitality and entertain

Meaning and Definition

philonexia (fil-on-ex-ee'-ah) n. 1. hospitableness [from G5382] KJV: entertain stranger, hospitality Root(s): G5382

Original Word
φιλονεξία
Transliteration
philonexia
Derivation
Root: φιλόξενος R1: 5382
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5381. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G5381 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render philonexia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

entertain Hebrews 13:2 hospitality Romans 12:13

How Strong's G5381 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G5381 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5381 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 12:13 KJV

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Hebrews 13:2 KJV

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5381.

Romans 12:13 New Testament, KJV
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Hebrews 13:2 New Testament, KJV
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5381, grouped by book.

Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 12:13
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 13:2

Strong's G5381 FAQ

What does philonexia (φιλονεξία) mean?

Philonexia (Strong's G5381) is a Greek word most simply glossed "entertain stranger". philonexia (fil-on-ex-ee'-ah) n. 1. hospitableness [from G5382]

How many times is philonexia (φιλονεξία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5381 across 2 books.

Where can I study philonexia (φιλονεξία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5381 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate philonexia (φιλονεξία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as hospitality and entertain. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.