Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
praise
Usage: ἔπ-αινος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX for תְּהִלָּה, etc. ;] praise: Rom.2:29 Rom.13:3, 1Co.4:5, 2Co.8:18, Eph.1:6, 12 1:14, Php.1:11 Php.4:8, 1Pe.1:7 2:14.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1868
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
22
Books
13
Strong's G1868 Quick Answer
Strong's G1868 ἔπαινος (epainos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epainos (ep'-ai-nos) n. 1. laudation 2. (concretely) a commendable thing It has 22 linked Bible usages across 13 books. Visible English usage signals include praise and things. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.
- Meaning
- epainos (ep'-ai-nos) n. 1. laudation 2. (concretely) a commendable thing
- Usage
- 22 linked usages
- Books
- 13 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
- Usage Words
- praise and things
Meaning and Definition
epainos (ep'-ai-nos) n. 1. laudation 2. (concretely) a commendable thing [from G1909 and the base of G134] KJV: praise Root(s): G1909, G134 Compare: G136
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1868. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1868 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epainos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
praise
Romans 2:29
9×
things
1 Corinthians 4:5
2×
How Strong's G1868 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 11 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
- 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1868 (ἔπαινος) appears 11 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Chronicles 16:27 — ἔπαινος
- 1 Enoch 104:9 — ἐπαινον
- 2 Chronicles 21:20 — ἐπαίνῳ
- 4 Maccabees 1:2 — ἔπαινον
- Psalms 21:4 — ἔπαινος
Strong's G1868 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1868 in the New Testament
11 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
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:
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.
Strong's G1868 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Glory and praise are in his presence; Strength and rejoicing are in his place.
He was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed without honor, and was buried in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.
But thou, the praise of Israel, dwellest in a sanctuary.
Strong's G1868 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
For reason is necessary to everyone as a step to science: and more especially does it embrace the praise of prudence, the highest virtue.
Neither are they beautiful, so much as to be desired in respect of beasts: But they went without the praise of God and his blessing.
Nations shall show forth his wisdom, And the congregation shall declare his praise.
Strong's G1868 in 1 Enoch
1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.
day and night, see all your sins. Be not godless in your hearts, and lie not and alter not the words of uprightness, nor charge with lying the words of the Holy Great One, nor take account of your
Usage Excerpts
First 22 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1868.
Glory and praise are in his presence; Strength and rejoicing are in his place.
He was thirty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed without honor, and was buried in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.
But thou, the praise of Israel, dwellest in a sanctuary.
My praise is of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
And my tongue shall meditate on thy righteousness, And on thy praise all the day.
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.
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:
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.
And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
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.
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:
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.
For reason is necessary to everyone as a step to science: and more especially does it embrace the praise of prudence, the highest virtue.
Neither are they beautiful, so much as to be desired in respect of beasts: But they went without the praise of God and his blessing.
Nations shall show forth his wisdom, And the congregation shall declare his praise.
There be of them that have left a name behind them, That their praises might be reported.
The people will tell of their wisdom, And the congregation will show forth their praise.
day and night, see all your sins. Be not godless in your hearts, and lie not and alter not the words of uprightness, nor charge with lying the words of the Holy Great One, nor take account of your
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1868, grouped by book.
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 3 usages, New Testament
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Peter 2 usages, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch
Strong's G1868 FAQ
What does epainos (ἔπαινος) mean?
Epainos (Strong's G1868) is a Greek word most simply glossed "praise". epainos (ep'-ai-nos) n. 1. laudation 2. (concretely) a commendable thing
How many times is epainos (ἔπαινος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 22 linked usages for Strong's G1868 across 13 books.
Where can I study epainos (ἔπαινος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1868 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.
What English words translate epainos (ἔπαινος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as praise and things. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1868 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G1868, with linked reader references where each row is available.