ἔπαινοςépainos

Meanings

Same root

• ἐπίepí · G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
• αἰνέωainéō · G134to praise (God)

Where it appears

Appears 11 times in the Bible.

• Romans 2:29 No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by the Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.
• Romans 13:3 For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you.
• 1 Corinthians 4:5 So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.
• 2 Corinthians 8:18 We are also sending another brother with Titus. All the churches praise him as a preacher of the Good News.
• Ephesians 1:6 So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.
• Ephesians 1:12 God’s purpose was that we Jews who were the first to trust in Christ would bring praise and glory to God.