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entertain

Meaning of “entertain”

To receive and show hospitality to.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Hebrews 13:2

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The KJV occurrence

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Hebrews 13:2
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 13:2 · retained source text

Bee not forgetfull to entertaine strangers, for thereby some haue entertayned Angels vnawares.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

To receive into the house and treat with hospitality, either at the table only, or with lodging also.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 684