ἔπαινος
epainos
“praise”
Definition
laudation; concretely, a commendable thing
from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G134 (αἰνέω);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
ἔπαινος appears 11 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.
to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.