Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1867
ἐπαινέω
epaineō · “to praise”
Used 6 times across 3 books
Definition
ἐπ-αινέω, -ῶ
[in LXX for הָלַל pi., שָׁבַח pi. ;]
to praise: with accusative, Rom.15:11, 1Co.11:22; before ὅτι, Luk.16:8, 1Co.11:2; absol., before ὅτι, 1Co.11:17.†
[in LXX for הָלַל pi., שָׁבַח pi. ;]
to praise: with accusative, Rom.15:11, 1Co.11:22; before ὅτι, Luk.16:8, 1Co.11:2; absol., before ὅτι, 1Co.11:17.†
Where it appears
Luke1
Romans1
1 Corinthians4
In the text
Luke 16:8And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.Romans 15:11And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.1 Corinthians 11:2Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.1 Corinthians 11:17Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.1 Corinthians 11:22What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
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