αἶνοςaînos
properly, a story, but used in the sense of G1868 (ἔπαινος); praise (of God)
Greek (New Testament) · G136
Meanings
1. = μῦθος, a tale (Horn., and elsewhere).
2. = Att. ἔπαινος, praise (Horn., and elsewhere): Matthew 21:16 (LXX), Luke 18:43.
3. In π., a decree.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 21:16 They asked Jesus, “Do you hear what these children are saying?” “Yes,” Jesus replied. “Haven’t you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, ‘You have taught children and infants to give you praise.’”
- Luke 18:43 Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.