GreekG1868Noun (Masculine)

ἔπαινος

epainos

11Occurrences
G1868Strong's #
Noun (Masculine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

laudation; concretely, a commendable thing

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

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
praise.
LXX: for תְּהִלָּה, etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Masculine)

Morphology Code

G:N-M

Full Description

Greek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

ἔπαινος appears 11 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

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

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 4:5BSB

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.

1 Peter 2:14BSB

or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

Ephesians 1:6BSB

to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.

Ephesians 1:14BSB

who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

Philippians 4:8BSB

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.

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