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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)
mGNT
11x in 2 unique form(s) TR
11x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
5x in 4 unique form(s)
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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, ὁ, (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; ὁ 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.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:29

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:29 - But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and [true] circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by [the fulfillment of] the letter [of the Law]. His praise is not from men, but from God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 13:3 - For [civil] authorities are not a source of fear for [people of] good behavior, but for [those who do] evil. Do you want to be unafraid of authority? Do what is good and you will receive approval and commendation.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:5 - So do not go on passing judgment before the appointed time, but wait until the Lord comes, for He will both bring to light the [secret] things that are hidden in darkness and disclose the motives of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:18 - And we have sent along with him the [fn]brother who is praised in the gospel [ministry] throughout all the churches;

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:6 - to the praise of His glorious grace and favor, which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved [His Son, Jesus Christ].

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:12 - so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist to the praise of His glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:14 - The Spirit is the [fn]guarantee [the first installment, the pledge, a foretaste] of our inheritance until the redemption of God’s own [purchased] possession [His believers], to the praise of His glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:11 - filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God [so that His glory may be both revealed and recognized].

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:8 -

Finally, [fn]believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 - so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result in [your] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 2:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:14 - or to governors as sent by him to bring punishment to those who do wrong, and to praise and encourage those who do right.
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