αἶνος
ainos
praise
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the data, the Greek word αἶνος (ainos) is defined as "praise." With only two occurrences in the entire Bible, it's a relatively rare term. Its brevity in usage suggests that it might not convey a particularly complex or nuanced concept. Given its short definition, it's likely that αἶνος refers to positive and complimentary speech towards someone or something. The limited occurrences restrict our understanding of how extensively αἶνος is used to denote praise in various contexts, such as in praise of people, events, or divine actions. The significance of αἶνος is somewhat obscure due to its sparse appearances in the Greek New Testament text, which leaves us with a minimal understanding of its potential functions and connotations within the broader biblical narrative. Nonetheless, its association with the concept of praise implies a positive tone or sentiment, likely evoking admiration or commendation.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
and said to him, “Do you hear what these are saying?” Jesus said to them, “Yes. Did you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing babies you have perfected praise?’ ”
Luke 18:43Immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God. All the people, when they saw it, praised God.