Berean Strong's Lexicon ainesis: Praise, commendation Original Word: αἴνεσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb αἰνέω (aineō), meaning "to praise" or "to extol." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8416 תְּהִלָּה (tehillah) – praise, song of praise - H1984 הָלַל (halal) – to praise, to boast Usage: The term "ainesis" refers to the act of praising or giving commendation. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the expression of approval or admiration, particularly in the context of worship and thanksgiving to God. It emphasizes the verbal acknowledgment of God's attributes, deeds, and character. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, praise was a common practice in both religious and secular contexts. Public commendation was often given to deities, rulers, and individuals for their achievements or virtues. In Jewish tradition, praise was an integral part of worship, deeply rooted in the Psalms and other Old Testament writings. The early Christian community continued this tradition, focusing their praise on God and Jesus Christ as an expression of faith and gratitude. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aineó Definition praise NASB Translation praise (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 133: αἴνεσιςαἴνεσις, (εως, ἡ (αἰνέω), praise: θυσία αἰνέσεως (הַתּודָד זֶבַח, Leviticus 7:13), Hebrews 13:15 a thank-offering, (A. V. 'sacrifice of praise'), presented to God for some benefit received; see θυσία, b. (αἴνεσις often occurs in the Sept., but not in secular authors.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance praise. From aineo; a praising (the act), i.e. (specially) a thank(-offering) -- praise. see GREEK aineo Forms and Transliterations αινέσει αινέσεις αινέσεσί αινεσεως αινέσεως αινέσεώς αἰνέσεως αίνεσιν αίνεσίν αίνεσις αίνεσίς αινετόν αινετός aineseos aineseōs ainéseos ainéseōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |