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This was a striking feature of oriental life, as seen practised by Abraham in Gen. 18: 2-8, and it continues in these days to a partial extent. It is enforced in the N.T. as a duty among Christians. Rom. 12: 13; 1 Tim. 3: 2; Titus 1: 8; 1 Peter 4: 9. The fact is mentioned that by exercising hospitality "some have entertained angels unawares." Heb. 13: 2.