Strong's Lexicon Epainetos: Epainetus Original Word: Ἐπαίνετος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἔπαινος (epainos), meaning "praise" or "commendation." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Epainetos, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of being "praised" or "commendable" can be related to Hebrew words like תְּהִלָּה (tehillah), meaning "praise." Usage: Epainetos is a personal name found in the New Testament. It is used to refer to a specific individual who was a member of the early Christian community. The name itself means "praised" or "commendable," reflecting a positive connotation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the character or reputation of the individual. The name Epainetos, meaning "praised," suggests that this person may have been well-regarded within the early Christian community. The early church was a close-knit community where personal relationships and reputations were important, and individuals like Epainetos played a role in the spread of the Gospel and the establishment of the church. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epaineó Definition "praiseworthy," Epaenetus, a Christian of Rome NASB Translation Epaenetus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1866: ἘπαίνετοςἘπαίνετος (so Winers Grammar, § 6, 1 50 (cf. Chandler § 325); Ἐπαίνετος Rec.st T; see Tdf. Proleg., p. 103; Lipsius, Gram. Unters., p. 30f; Roehl, Inscriptions index iii.) (ἐπαινέω), Ἐπαινετου, ὁ, Epaenetus, the name of a Christian mentioned in Romans 16:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Epenetus. From epaineo; praised; Epaenetus, a Christian -- Epenetus. see GREEK epaineo Forms and Transliterations επαινετή Επαινετον Ἐπαίνετον Epaineton EpaínetonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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