ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΊΑ: εὐλογία, -ας, ἡ [ [in LXX chiefly for בְּרָכָה ;] ] 1. . fair speaking, flattering speech: χρηστολογίας καὶ εὐ., Ro 16:18.
2. . praise: of God (as in late Inscr.; LS, s.v.) and Christ, Re 5:12, 13 7:12 3. . In LXX and NT: blessing, benediction; (a) . the act of blessing: I Co 10:16, He 12:17, Ja 3:10; (b) . concrete, a blessing: Ro 15:29, II Co 9:5, 6, Ga 3:14, Eph 1:3, He 6:7, I Pe 3:9 (cf. De 11:26, Si 7:32, al.).†