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φιλοφρόνως
philophronōs
G5390
G:ADV Greek

hospitably

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Philophronos describes the welcoming entertainment Publius gave his visitors for three days.

The sole attested use describes the manner of Publius's welcome: he received visitors and entertained them for three days.

Senses in use

  1. Warm welcome and entertainment · dominant

    In Acts 28:7, the adverb modifies the welcome Publius extends to the visitors; the APB renders the clause, "who welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 28:7, the APB presents the welcome as being "hospitably" offered.

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