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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.
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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 - No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise[fn] from God, not from people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 13:3 - For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:5 - So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:18 - We are also sending another brother with Titus. All the churches praise him as a preacher of the Good News.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:6 - So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:12 - God’s purpose was that we Jews who were the first to trust in Christ would bring praise and glory to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:14 - The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:11 - May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ[fn]—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:8 - And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 - These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 2:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 2:14 - or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right.
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