respond in praise

(Dem., Polyb.). to make a mutual agreement , (Diod., Polyb., cf. ). to acknowledge fully confess I Es 8:91 C. dat. pers., , speak fully in prayer or thanksgiving, (cf. ): (Cremer, 771; MM, , s.v.).† to declare one's praises give thanks to Ps 78 (79):13 Lk 2:38 VGT

I make a mutual agreement; I confess, acknowledge, formally admit, give thanks to.

to praise

to confess in turn, i.e. respond in praise

give thanks

ἀνθ-ομολογέομαι, -οῦμαι (ἀντί, ὁμολογέομαι) [in LXX: Psa.79:13 (יָדָה), Dan LXX 4:34 (שְׁבַח), I Est.8:91, Sir.20:2, 3Ma.6:33 * ;] 1. to make a mutual agreement (Dem., Polyb.). 2. to acknowledge fully, confess (Diod., Polyb., cf. 1Esdras, l.with). 3. C. dative of person(s), to declare one's praises, speak fully in prayer or thanksgiving, give thanks to (cf. Ps, l.with): Luk.2:38 (Cremer, 771; MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)