Dictionary of Bible Themes People who receive hospitality, especially at others' homes. Guests are often invited to special celebrations such as weddings or birthdays. God invites all people as guests at his feast but many refuse. Genesis 29:21-22Occasions for inviting guests See also Weddings Esther 2:17-18John 2:1-10 Genesis 40:20 Matthew 14:6 Birthday celebrations Matthew 14:9pp Mk 6:21-22 1 Samuel 9:22-24pp Mk 6:26 1 Kings 1:41,49Other special occasions Esther 1:8Luke 19:7 Receiving guests See also Receiving Jesus Christ as a guest Matthew 9:10Matthew 26:6-7 pp Mk 2:15 pp Lk 5:29 Luke 7:36,49; 10:38; 14:1; 24:29pp Mk 14:3 John 2:2pp Jn 12:1-3 Revelation 3:20Acts 10:32 See also God's people give hospitality 2 Kings 4:8-10Matthew 10:11 Luke 10:33-37 pp Mk 6:10 Acts 16:34; 21:8; 28:7pp Lk 9:4 Psalms 23:5Customs associated with receiving guests Anointing them with oil See also Psalms 92:10Anointing with oil was a customary treatment for honoured guests. Luke 7:46John 12:3 Genesis 18:4-5 See also Washing their feet Genesis 19:2; 24:32; 43:241 Samuel 25:41 Luke 7:44 John 13:1-17 Judges 19:20-23 It was usually the slave's duty to wash away dirt accumulated in travelling. 2 Samuel 15:11Guests treated badly Jeremiah 41:1-2Luke 7:44-46 1 Kings 1:49 Guests rejecting their hosts Job 19:15Proverbs 25:6-7 Advice given to guests See also Do not promote yourself Luke 14:7-111 Corinthians 10:27 See also Do not criticise the food Luke 10:7Proverbs 25:17 Do not outstay your welcome Revelation 19:9God invites people to be his guests See also Isaiah 55:1Matthew 11:28 John 7:37 Revelation 22:17 Luke 14:24 See also Some refuse God's invitation Matthew 22:1-7Luke 14:16-20 Matthew 22:8-10 See also Some accept God's invitation Matthew 9:15Luke 14:21-23 pp Mk 2:19 pp Lk 5:34 Mark 14:14Guest rooms Philemon 1:22pp Mt 26:18 See also pp Lk 22:11 2375 kingdom of God4404 food 4410 banquets 5153 foot-washing 5232 book 5355 invitations 5742 wedding 5977 waiting 8260 generosity 8445 hospitality 8642 celebration 9155 millennium |
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