Definition
αἶνος, ου, ὁ,
[in LXX for הלל pi, עֹז ;]
poët, and Ion.,
1. = μῦθος, a tale (Horn., al.).
2. = Att. ἔπαινος, praise (Horn., al.): Matthew 21:16 (LXX), Luke 18:43.
3. In π., a decree (MM, VGT, see word).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Matthew 21:16αἶνον · praise“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”
- Luke 18:43αἶνον · praiseImmediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.