Strong's G1867 · Greek
ἐπαινέω
epainéō
Definition
to applaud
KJV: commend, laud, praise
Root / derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G134 (αἰνέω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπαινέω across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians3 verses
Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.
1 Corinthians 11:17Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.
1 Corinthians 11:22What? 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1867 (epainéō) mean?
to applaud
How many times does G1867 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1867 (ἐπαινέω) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “praise.”
How is epainéō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1867 is rendered as “praise” (4×), “commended” (1×), “laud” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐπαινέω come from?
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G134 (αἰνέω);