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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 a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 13:3 - For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:5 - Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:18 - With him we are sending[fn] the brother who is famous among all the churches for his preaching of the gospel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:6 - to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.

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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 might be to the praise of his glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:14 - who is the guarantee[fn] of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,[fn] 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 that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 - so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in 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 punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.
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