ἘΞΕΝΟΤΡΟΦΕΙ, ἐξενοτροφει
EXENOTROPHEI, exenotrophei
Sounds Like: eks-eh-no-tro-FEH-ee
Translations: he entertained strangers, he lodged strangers, he hosted foreigners
From the root: ΕΞΕΝΟΤΡΟΦΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the act of entertaining, lodging, or providing hospitality to strangers or foreigners. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (out of, from), 'ξένος' (stranger, guest), and 'τροφέω' (to nourish, to feed, to bring up). Therefore, it literally means 'to nourish or bring up strangers,' which translates to providing them with lodging and care. It would typically be used in a sentence to describe someone's actions of offering hospitality.
Inflection: Third Person Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Active Voice
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 2 Maccabees — 10:14
From the same root
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