ἐπαινέω

epaineōVerbG1867

to praise

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G134 (αἰνέω);

Short Definition

to applaud

Full Lexicon Entry

to praise: with accusative; absol.
LXX Usage: for הָלַל pi., שָׁבַח pi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
3
Luke
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:2
  • 1 Corinthians 11:17
  • 1 Corinthians 11:22
  • Luke 16:8
  • Romans 15:11

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