εὐλογέω

eulogeōVerbG2127

to praise/bless

From: from a compound of G2095 (εὖ) and G3056 (λόγος);

Short Definition

to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to speak well of, praise
2.As in LXX (= *בָּרַךְ *pi.)
ato bless, invoke blessings on (
bwith God as subject (
Synonyms
see: αἰνέω, and cf. DCG, i, 189, 211; Cremer, 766
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּרַךְ pi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

40 times

Appears 40 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
13
Hebrews
6
Matthew
6
Mark
5
1 Corinthians
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:16
  • Hebrews 11:21
  • Luke 1:42
  • Luke 24:51
  • Matthew 26:26

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