The meaning of “ἐπαινέω”
Understanding epainéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
commend, laud, praise. - to applaud
ἐπαινέω
commend, laud, praise. - to applaud
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 16:8 | “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.” Word: ἐπαινέω (epainéō) | |
| Romans 15:11 | “And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.” Word: ἐπαινέω (epainéō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:2 | “Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.” Word: ἐπαινέω (epainéō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:17 | “Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.” Word: ἐπαινέω (epainéō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:22 | “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.” Word: ἐπαινέω (epainéō) |