εὐλογία
eulogia
praise
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word εὐλογία (eulogia) is defined as "praise." This term falls within the semantic domain of Speech & Communication, indicating its primary function is to express appreciation or admiration. With 16 occurrences in the Bible, εὐλογία is a relatively common word used to convey a range of positive sentiments. The frequency and distribution of εὐλογία suggest its significance in various contexts, from expressing gratitude and appreciation to acknowledging the blessings and goodness of God. The word's meaning is straightforward, implying a positive evaluation or commendation of something or someone. Its usage in the Bible demonstrates its importance in conveying a sense of admiration, respect, and thankfulness. In summary, εὐλογία is a word that conveys praise and appreciation, used to express gratitude and admiration in various contexts within the Bible. Its frequency and distribution highlight its significance in conveying positive sentiments and acknowledging the blessings of God.
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Occurrences in Scripture
16 total occurrences across the text
I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the Good News of Christ.
Romans 16:18For those who are such don’t serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.
1 Corinthians 10:16The cup of blessing which we bless, isn’t it a sharing of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, isn’t it a sharing of the body of Christ?
2 Corinthians 9:5I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.
2 Corinthians 9:5I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.
2 Corinthians 9:6Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
2 Corinthians 9:6Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
Galatians 3:14that the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
Hebrews 6:7For the land which has drunk the rain that comes often on it and produces a crop suitable for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receives blessing from God;
Hebrews 12:17For you know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for a change of mind though he sought it diligently with tears.
James 3:10Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
1 Peter 3:9not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
Revelation 5:12saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who has been killed to receive the power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing!”
Revelation 5:13I heard every created thing which is in heaven, on the earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb be the blessing, the honor, the glory, and the dominion, forever and ever! Amen!”
Revelation 7:12saying, “Amen! Blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might, be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”