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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 TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:29

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:29 - but he is a Jew who is so inwardly; and circumcision, of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 13:3 - For rulers are not a terror to a good work, but to an evil one. Dost thou desire then not to be afraid of the authority? practise what is good, and thou shalt have praise from it;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:5 - So that do not judge anything before the time, until the Lord shall come, who shall also both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and shall make manifest the counsels of hearts; and then shall each have his praise from God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:18 - but we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the glad tidings through all the assemblies;

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:6 - to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he has taken us into favour in the Beloved:

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:12 - that we should be to the praise of his glory who have pre-trusted in the Christ:

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:14 - who is the earnest of our inheritance to the redemption of the acquired possession to the praise of his glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:11 - being complete as regards the fruit of righteousness, which is by Jesus Christ, to God's glory and praise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:8 - For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are noble, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if any praise, think on these things.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 - that the proving of your faith, much more precious than of gold which perishes, though it be proved by fire, be found to praise and glory and honour in the revelation of Jesus Christ:

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 2:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:14 - or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.
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