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G134 · Greek · New Testament
αἰνέω
ainoō
Verb
to praise

Definition

Ainoō (G134) means to praise, specifically directed toward God. In the Gospels, shepherds praise God after the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:20). The blind man healed praises God (Luke 18:43). Angels praise at the nativity. The word is deeply connected to responsive praise — people who have received grace breaking out in verbal glorification.

Usage & Theological Significance

Ainoō is praise as response to redemption. In every instance in the Gospels, ainoō follows a mighty act of God — a healing, a divine announcement, a rescue. This pattern continues in Revelation: the heavenly creatures praise God not as ritual but as response to who he is and what he has done. Praise is the natural language of those who have seen God act.

Key Bible Verses

Luke 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising [ainountōn] God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest.'
Luke 2:20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising [ainountes] God for all they had heard and seen.
Luke 19:37 As he was drawing near — already on the way down the Mount of Olives — the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice.
Acts 2:47 praising [ainountes] God and having favor with all the people.
Revelation 19:5 And from the throne came a voice saying, 'Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, small and great.'

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