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Lexicon :: Strong's G1867 - epaineō

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ἐπαινέω
Transliteration
epaineō (Key)
Pronunciation
ep-ahee-neh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Strong’s Definitions

ἐπαινέω epainéō, ep-ahee-neh'-o; from G1909 and G134; to applaud:—commend, laud, praise.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x

The KJV translates Strong's G1867 in the following manner: praise (4x), laud (1x), commend (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x
The KJV translates Strong's G1867 in the following manner: praise (4x), laud (1x), commend (1x).

  1. to approve, to praise

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐπαινέω epainéō, ep-ahee-neh'-o; from G1909 and G134; to applaud:—commend, laud, praise.
STRONGS G1867:
ἐπαινέω, -ῶ; future ἐπαινέσω (1 Corinthians 11:22, for the more common ἐπαινέσομαι, cf. Winers Grammar, 86 (82); [Buttmann, 53 (46)]; L text Tr marginal reading ἐπαινῶ); 1 aorist ἐπῄνεσα; (ἔπαινος); from Homer down; Sept. for הִלֵּל and שִׁבַּח; to approve, to praise (with the ἐπί cf. German be- in beloben [Passow, under the word ἐπί, IV. C. 3 cc.]): τινά, Romans 15:11; 1 Corinthians 11:22; τινά, followed by ὅτι [cf. Winer's Grammar, § 30, 9 b.], Luke 16:8; 1 Corinthians 11:2; absolute, followed by ὅτι, 1 Corinthians 11:17.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Luke
16:8
Romans
15:11
1 Corinthians
11:2; 11:17; 11:22; 11:22

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1867 matches the Greek ἐπαινέω (epaineō),
which occurs 17 times in 17 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 12:15

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 12:15 - And when Pharaoh’s officials saw her, they praised her to Pharaoh, and she was taken into his palace.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:3 - He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:2 - I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:8 - In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 56:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 56:4 - In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 63:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 63:3 - Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 63:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 63:11 - But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God will glory in him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:10 - The righteous will rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 102:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 102:8 - All day long my enemies taunt me; those who rail against me use my name as a curse.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:3 - Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:5 - that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones, that I may share in the joy of your nation and join your inheritance in giving praise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 117:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 117:1 - Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:4 - One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:12 - Extol the LORD, Jerusalem; praise your God, Zion.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 4:2 - And I declared that the dead, who had already died, are happier than the living, who are still alive.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:10

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:10 - Then too, I saw the wicked buried—those who used to come and go from the holy place and receive praise[fn] in the city where they did this. This too is meaningless.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:15

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:15 - So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.
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