ἔπαινος

epainosNoun (Masculine)G1868

praise

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G134 (αἰνέω);

Short Definition

laudation; concretely, a commendable thing

Full Lexicon Entry

praise.
LXX Usage: for תְּהִלָּה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
3
1 Peter
2
Philippians
2
Romans
2
1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 4:5
  • 1 Peter 2:14
  • Ephesians 1:6
  • Ephesians 1:14
  • Philippians 4:8

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