Hospitably
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Definition and Meaning:
The term "hospitably" refers to the act of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, and generous manner. In the biblical context, hospitality is a virtue that is highly esteemed and encouraged among believers. It involves not only the provision of food and shelter but also the demonstration of love, kindness, and acceptance.

Biblical Foundation:
Hospitality is deeply rooted in the teachings of the Bible and is considered an essential aspect of Christian living. The practice of hospitality is seen as a reflection of God's love and grace towards humanity. It is a tangible expression of the commandment to love one's neighbor as oneself.

Old Testament Examples:
In the Old Testament, hospitality is often depicted as a sacred duty. Abraham is a prime example of this virtue. In Genesis 18:1-8, Abraham welcomes three visitors, providing them with water, food, and rest. His actions demonstrate the importance of hospitality in the ancient Near Eastern culture and its association with righteousness.

New Testament Teachings:
The New Testament continues to emphasize the importance of hospitality. In Romans 12:13, Paul instructs believers to "share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality." This directive highlights the communal aspect of the early Christian church, where believers were encouraged to support one another through acts of kindness and generosity.

The Apostle Peter also underscores the significance of hospitality in 1 Peter 4:9, urging believers to "show hospitality to one another without complaining." This exhortation suggests that hospitality should be offered willingly and joyfully, without reluctance or resentment.

Jesus and Hospitality:
Jesus Himself exemplified hospitality through His interactions with others. He often shared meals with tax collectors and sinners, demonstrating inclusivity and compassion (Matthew 9:10-13). His parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) further illustrates the call to extend hospitality beyond cultural and social boundaries, emphasizing mercy and love for all.

Hospitality in the Early Church:
The early Christian community was marked by a strong emphasis on hospitality. Acts 2:46-47 describes the believers as meeting together in their homes, breaking bread, and sharing meals with gladness and sincerity of heart. This practice fostered unity and strengthened the bonds of fellowship among the early Christians.

Spiritual Significance:
Hospitality is not merely a social obligation but a spiritual discipline that reflects the character of God. Hebrews 13:2 reminds believers, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." This verse alludes to the potential divine encounters that can occur through acts of hospitality, encouraging believers to remain open and welcoming to all.

Practical Application:
In contemporary Christian practice, hospitality can take many forms, from inviting someone into one's home for a meal to offering assistance to those in need. It is an opportunity to demonstrate Christ's love in practical ways and to build meaningful relationships within the community. By practicing hospitality, believers can create an environment of warmth and acceptance, reflecting the inclusive nature of the Gospel.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(adv.) In a hospitable manner.
Greek
5264. hupodechomai -- to receive under one's roof, to receive as a ...
... hupodechomai Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-od-ekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I receive
as a guest Definition: I receive as a guest, entertain hospitably, welcome. ...
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4863. sunago -- to lead together, ie bring together, hence come ...
... From sun and ago; to lead together, ie Collect or convene; specially, to entertain
(hospitably) -- + accompany, assemble (selves, together), bestow, come ...
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Library

Return to Benares.
... out of Cape Town. We were hospitably entertained by Mr. Thompson, and attended
his services on the Lord's Day. Mr. Ellis, who was ...
/.../life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/chapter xv return to benares.htm

Gregory, Abbot of Utrecht.
... he arrived at a convent of nuns situated on the banks of the Moselle, in the
neighbourhood of Treves, where the abbess Addula received him very hospitably. ...
/.../neander/light in the dark places/gregory abbot of utrecht.htm

The Friend at Midnight.
... night. The inmates, hearing his knocking and recognising his voice, forthwith
open the door and hospitably receive the traveller. ...
/.../arnot/the parables of our lord/xviii the friend at midnight.htm

Salzburg Lutherans in Georgia.
... laenger in Armut leba, So hoff i do, Gott wird mir dort Ein bessre Wohnung
geba.""The cruelly persecuted and banished Salzburgers were hospitably received ...
/.../bente/american lutheranism/salzburg lutherans in georgia.htm

When Marcellus, the Man of Consummate Piety, had Heard this ...
... and did service with his own hand for the wearied; in this imitating our father
Abraham the patriarch, who, when he entertained the angels hospitably on a ...
/.../3 when marcellus the man.htm

On Reading this Epistle, Marcellus, with the Kindest Consideration ...
... On reading this epistle, Marcellus, with the kindest consideration, attended
hospitably to the needs of the bearer of the letter. ...
/.../6 on reading this epistle.htm

The Earthquake
... Wind and current were favourable, and before midnight they found themselves hospitably
sheltered in the farm, and treated by the relatives of Palladius with ...
/.../chapter xlvi the earthquake.htm

Chrysostom and Theophilus. His First Deposition and Banishment.
... fifty of them, including the four "Tall Brethren," so-called on account of their
extraordinary stature, fled to Constantinople and were hospitably received by ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/chapter viii chrysostom and theophilus his.htm

Then Shall the Righteous Answer, Astonished at the Mighty and ...
... [2008] From Thy presence the whole earth fleeth away, [2009] and how have we received
hospitably Thy kingly power and lordship? Footnotes: [1999] despota. ...
/.../the extant works and fragments of hippolytus/piece xliii then shall the.htm

How a Light from Heaven Stood all Night Over his Relics, and How ...
... there came to it a guest, who was wont often in the night to be on a sudden grievously
tormented with an unclean spirit; he being hospitably entertained, when ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xi how a light.htm

Thesaurus
Hospitably (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a hospitable manner. Multi-Version
Concordance Hospitably (2 Occurrences). Acts 28:7 Now in the ...
/h/hospitably.htm - 7k

Gedaliah (31 Occurrences)
... Ishmael, with ten of his companions, came on a visit to him to Mizpah, and after
they had been hospitably entertained they fell upon their good host and ...
/g/gedaliah.htm - 26k

Guest (24 Occurrences)
... pay. 2. (vt) To receive or entertain hospitably. 3. (vi) To be, or act the
part of, a guest. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GUEST. ...
/g/guest.htm - 15k

Gibeah (52 Occurrences)
... Thither he went to persuade her to return. Hospitably entertained by her
father, he tarried till the afternoon of the fifth day. ...
/g/gibeah.htm - 30k

Welcome (31 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and entertain hospitably
and cheerfully; as, to welcome a visitor; to welcome a new idea. ...
/w/welcome.htm - 15k

Reputation (12 Occurrences)
... 5:10 She must have been true to her one husband, and well reported of for good deeds,
as having brought up children, received strangers hospitably, washed the ...
/r/reputation.htm - 11k

Relief (32 Occurrences)
... 5:10 She must have been true to her one husband, and well reported of for good deeds,
as having brought up children, received strangers hospitably, washed the ...
/r/relief.htm - 16k

Devoted (72 Occurrences)
... 5:10 She must have been true to her one husband, and well reported of for good deeds,
as having brought up children, received strangers hospitably, washed the ...
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Devoting (7 Occurrences)
... 5:10 She must have been true to her one husband, and well reported of for good deeds,
as having brought up children, received strangers hospitably, washed the ...
/d/devoting.htm - 8k

Achish (20 Occurrences)
... made him unwelcome, whereupon he fled to the Cave of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1). Later
in his fugitive period David returned to Gath to be hospitably received by ...
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Concordance
Hospitably (2 Occurrences)

Acts 28:7
Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.
(See RSV NIV)

1 Timothy 5:10
She must have been true to her one husband, and well reported of for good deeds, as having brought up children, received strangers hospitably, washed the feet of God's people, given relief to the distressed, and devoted herself to good works of every kind.
(WEY)

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Hospitably

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