αἴνεσις
ainesis
G0133
G:N-F
Greek
praise
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Greek
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Ainesis denotes praise presented to God as a continuing sacrifice expressed by acknowledging his name.
The attested use places praise within an offering made to God, described in Hebrews 13:15 as the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.
Senses in use
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Praise offered to God · dominant
In Hebrews 13:15, the genitive singular feminine form occurs in the phrase “a sacrifice of praise” offered continually to God; the APB renders the clause “the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 13:15, the APB presents the term within “a sacrifice of praise” and explains the offering as “the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” The verse is read as a whole.