Inhospitableness
/in-hos-PIH-tuh-bul-nes/
Summary
The refusal to show kindness to travelers, condemned in Scripture as a serious failure of duty.
☩Sodom's Sin
Among Sodom's sins was inhospitableness—failing to show kindness to strangers. Ezekiel identifies Sodom's failure to aid 'the poor and needy' as part of the abominations that brought judgment. The violent treatment of Lot's guests exemplified this wickedness.
Key verses:Ezekiel 16:49Genesis 19:4-9
☩Positive Commands
Scripture commands hospitality to strangers, reminding Israel they were strangers in Egypt. The New Testament urges believers to show hospitality without grudging and not to neglect entertaining strangers, for some have entertained angels unawares.
Key verses:Leviticus 19:33-341 Peter 4:9Hebrews 13:2Romans 12:13
Related Verses7 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Inhospitableness," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).