Definition
ξενία, -ας, ἡ
(ξένος), [in LXX: Sir.29.27 Bl* ;]
hospitality, entertainment: Phm 22 (cf. ICC, in l, but see infr.). By meton., a place of entertainment, a lodging-place: Acts 28:23, and so perh. Phm 22 (Lft., in l, Phi., p. 9; but see supr., and cf. MM, xvii).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Acts 28:23ξενίαν · he was stayingSo they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.
- Philemon 1:22ξενίαν · a guest roomIn the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.