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ἐπαινέω G1867
G1867 is the Greek word ἐπαινέω, transliterated epainéō. The King James Version most often renders it praise.
What it means
to applaud.
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G134 (αἰνέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: commend, laud, praise.
Verses using ἐπαινέω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 16:8 · KJV
And 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 15:11 · KJV
And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.
1 Corinthians 11:2 · KJV
Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.
1 Corinthians 11:17 · KJV
Now 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 11:22 · KJV
What? 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1867 mean?
G1867 is the Greek word ἐπαινέω (epainéō), meaning to applaud.
How is G1867 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it praise (3 times), commended (1 time), laud (1 time), you i praise (1 time).
How many times does G1867 appear in the Bible?
ἐπαινέω (epainéō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1867 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G134 (αἰνέω).
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