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Lexicon :: Strong's G1868 - epainos

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ἔπαινος
Transliteration
epainos (Key)
Pronunciation
ep'-ahee-nos
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἐπί (G1909) and the base of αἰνέω (G134)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:586,242

Strong’s Definitions

ἔπαινος épainos, ep'-ahee-nos; from G1909 and the base of G134; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing:—praise.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G1868 in the following manner: praise (11x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G1868 in the following manner: praise (11x).
  1. approbation, commendation, praise

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἔπαινος épainos, ep'-ahee-nos; from G1909 and the base of G134; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing:—praise.
STRONGS G1868:
ἔπαινος, -ου, , (ἐπί and αἶνος [as it were, a tale for another; cf. Buttmann Lexil. § 83, 4; Schmidt, chapter 155]); approbation, commendation, praise: Philippians 4:8; ἔκ τινος, bestowed by one, Romans 2:29; ἔπαινον ἔχειν ἔκ τινος, genitive of person, Romans 13:3; ἔπαινος γενήσεται ἑκάστῳ ἀπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, 1 Corinthians 4:5; with the genitive of the person to whom the praise is given, Romans 2:29; 2 Corinthians 8:18; εἰς ἔπαινον, to the obtaining of praise, 1 Peter 1:7; εἰς ἔπαινόν τινος, that a person or thing may be praised, Ephesians 1:6, 14; Philippians 1:11; [πέμπεσθαι εἰς ἔπ. τινος, 1 Peter 2:14]; εἶναι εἰς ἔπαινόν τινος to be a praise to a person or thing, Ephesians 1:12.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Romans
2:29; 2:29; 13:3
1 Corinthians
4:5
2 Corinthians
8:18
Ephesians
1:6; 1:12; 1:14
Philippians
1:11; 4:8
1 Peter
1:7; 2:14

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1868 matches the Greek ἔπαινος (epainos),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:29 -

On the contrary, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart ​— ​by the Spirit, not the letter.[fn] That person’s praise is not from people but from God.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 13:3 -

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will have its approval.

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:5 -

So don’t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:18 -

We have sent with him the brother who is praised among all the churches for his gospel ministry.[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:6 -

to the praise of his glorious grace that he lavished on us in the Beloved One.

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:12 -

so that we who had already put our hope in Christ might bring praise to his glory.

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:14 -

The Holy Spirit is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of his glory.

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:11 -

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:8 -

Finally[fn] brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable ​— ​if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy ​— ​dwell on these things.

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 -

so that the proven character of your faith ​— ​more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire ​— ​may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:14 -

or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do what is evil and to praise those who do what is good.

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