αἰνέω

aineōVerbG0134

to praise

From: from G136 (αἶνος);

Short Definition

to praise (God)

Full Lexicon Entry

poët., Ion. and late prose for cl. ἐπαινέω, to praise: with accusative, θεόν; see Field, Notes, 245).
Synonyms
ἐξομολογέω, εὐλογέω, εὐχαριστέω, *μακαρίζω *(see DCG, i, 211).
LXX Usage: chiefly for הלל, ידה

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
4
Acts
3
Revelation
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 2:47
  • Acts 3:8
  • Acts 3:9
  • Luke 19:37
  • Luke 2:13

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