ἀνθομολογέομαι

anthomologeomaiVerbG0437

to praise

From: from G473 (ἀντί) and the middle voice of G3670 (ὁμολογέω);

Short Definition

to confess in turn, i.e. respond in praise

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to make a mutual agreement (Dem., Polyb.).
2.to acknowledge fully, confess (Diod., Polyb., cf. 1Esdras, l.with).
3.C. dative of person(s), to declare one's praises, speak fully in prayer or thanksgiving, give thanks to
LXX Usage: (יָדָה), Dan LXX (שְׁבַח), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 2:38

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