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by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
Bible Verse Dictionary
Hebrews 13:2 - Angels
Hebrews 13:2 - Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be not forgetful | G1950 | ἐπιλανθάνομαι |
[Verb] to lose out of mind; by implication to neglect |
| to entertain strangers | G5381 | φιλονεξία |
[Noun Feminine] hospitableness |
| for | G1063 | γάρ |
[Conjunction] properly assigning a reason (used in argument explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| thereby | G1223 | διά |
[Preposition] through (in very wide applications local causal or occasional). In composition it retains the same general import |
| some | G5100 | τὶς |
some or any person or object |
| have entertained | G3579 | ξενίζω |
[Verb] to be a host (passively a guest); by implication be (make appear) strange |
| angels | G32 | ἄγγελος |
[Noun Masculine] compare G34; to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an |
| unawares | G2990 | λανθάνω |
[Verb] to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially unwittingly |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.