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ἔπαινος G1868

G1868 is the Greek word ἔπαινος, transliterated épainos. The King James Version most often renders it praise.

Word: ἔπαινοςTransliteration: épainosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 11 verses

What it means

laudation; concretely, a commendable thing.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G134 (αἰνέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

praise 11×

Strong's own list of renderings: praise.

Verses using ἔπαινος

All 11 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 2:29 · KJV

But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

Romans 13:3 · KJV

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

1 Corinthians 4:5 · KJV

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

2 Corinthians 8:18 · KJV

And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;

Ephesians 1:6 · KJV

To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

Ephesians 1:12 · KJV

That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

Ephesians 1:14 · KJV

Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

Philippians 1:11 · KJV

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 4:8 · KJV

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

1 Peter 1:7 · KJV

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 2:14 · KJV

Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1868 mean?

G1868 is the Greek word ἔπαινος (épainos), meaning laudation; concretely, a commendable thing.

How is G1868 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it praise (11 times).

How many times does G1868 appear in the Bible?

ἔπαινος (épainos) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1868 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and the base of G134 (αἰνέω).

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