2168. eucharisteó

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eucharisteó: To give thanks, to be thankful

Original Word: εὐχαριστέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: eucharisteó
Pronunciation: yoo-khar-is-TEH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-khar-is-teh'-o)
Definition: To give thanks, to be thankful
Meaning: I thank, give thanks; pass. 3 sing: is received with thanks.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

give thanks.

From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal -- (give) thank(-ful, -s).

see GREEK eucharistos

HELPS Word-studies

2168 euxaristéō (from 2095 /eú, "good" and 5485/xaris, "grace") – properly, acknowledging that "God's grace works well," i.e. for our eternal gain and His glory; to give thanks – literally, "thankful for God's good grace."

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eucharistos
Definition
to be thankful
NASB Translation
gave thanks (2), give...thanks (1), give thanks (8), given thanks (6), gives thanks (2), giving thanks (7), thank (9), thanked (1), thanks (1), thanks may be given (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2168: εὐχαριστέω

εὐχαριστέω, εὐχαριστῶ; 1 aorist ἐυχαρίστησα (Acts 27:35) and ἠυχαρίστησα (Romans 1:21 G L T Tr WH; see references in εὐδοκέω, at the beginning); 1 aorist passive subjunctive 3 person singular εὐχαριστηθῇ (2 Corinthians 1:11); (εὐχάριστος, which see);

1. to be grateful, feel thankful; so in the decree of the Byzantines in Demosthenes pro cor., p. 257, 2.

2. to give thanks (so Posid. quoted in Athen. 5, p. 213 e.; Polybius, Diodorus, Philo, Josephus, Plutarch, Epictetus, others; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 18 (Winer's Grammar, 23 (22))): τίνι, especially τῷ Θεῷ, Luke 17:16; Acts 27:35; Acts 28:15; Romans 14:6; Romans 16:4; 1 Corinthians 14:18 (see below); Philippians 1:3; Colossians 1:3, 12; Philemon 1:4; (with the accusative (hence, as the nominative) in the passive, ἵνα ... ὑπέρ τῶν ἀγαθῶν ὁ Θεός ἐυχαρίστηται, Philo, quis rer. div. her. § 36). simply, so that τῷ Θεῷ must be added mentally: Romans 1:21; (1 Corinthians 14:17); 1 Thessalonians 5:18; especially where the giving of thanks customary at the beginning of a feast, or in general before eating, is spoken of: Matthew 15:30; Matthew 26:27; Mark 8:6; Mark 14:23; Luke 22:17, 19; John 6:11, 23; 1 Corinthians 11:24; εὐχαριστεῖν τῷ Θεῷ διά Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, through Christ i. e. by Christ's help (because both the favors for which thanks are given and the gratitude which prompts the thanks are due to Christ (cf. Winer's Grammar, 378 (354) note)): Romans 1:8; Romans 7:2.) R WH marginal reading; Colossians 3:17; τῷ Θεῷ ἐν ὀνόματι Χριστοῦ (see ὄνομα, 2 c.), Ephesians 5:20. Of that for or on account of which thanks are given to God, we find — περί τίνος, the genitive of person, concerning, with regard to one (1 Thessalonians 1:2); 2 Thessalonians 1:3 (cf. Ellicott, in the place cited); with ὅτι added epexegetically, Romans 1:8 (where R G ὑπέρ); 2 Thessalonians 2:13; with addition of ἐπί and the dative of the thing for, on account of, which, 1 Corinthians 1:4; ὑπέρ τίνος, the genitive of person, Ephesians 1:16; ὑπέρ with the genitive of the thing, for, on account of, 1 Corinthians 10:30; Ephesians 5:20; the matter or ground of the thanksgiving is expressed by a following ὅτι: Luke 18:11; John 11:41; 1 Corinthians 1:14; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Revelation 11:17; or is added asyndetically without ὅτι, 1 Corinthians 14:18 (λαλῶ L T Tr WH, for which R G λαλῶν, the participle declaring the cause which prompts to thanksgiving (Winers Grammar, 345f (324); Buttmann, 300 (258))). Once εὐχαριστεῖν τί, for a thing, in the passage 2 Corinthians 1:11 (cf. Buttmann, 148 (130); Winer's Grammar, 222 (209)); in the Fathers εὐχαριστεῖν τί is "to consecrate a thing by giving thanks, to 'bless'": ὁ ἐυχαριστηθεις ἄρτος καί οἶνος, Justin Martyr, Apology 1, 65 at the end; ἐυχαριστηθεισα τροφή, ibid.

c. 66; εἰσιν οἱ ἐυχαριστουσι ψιλον ὕδωρ, Clement of Alexandria, strom. i., p. 317, Sylb. edition; (cf. Suicer, Thesaurus i., 1269. "The words εὐχάριστος, εὐχαριστεῖν, εὐχαριστία, occur in St. Paul's writings alone of the apostolic Epistles" (Lightfoot; cf. Ellicott on Colossians 1:12)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and χάρις (charis, meaning "grace" or "thanks").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to εὐχαριστέω, the concept of giving thanks is prevalent in the Hebrew Scriptures. The Hebrew word יָדָה (yadah, Strong's Hebrew 3034) is often used to express praise and thanksgiving to God, similar in function to εὐχαριστέω in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The verb εὐχαριστέω is used in the New Testament to denote the act of giving thanks, often directed towards God. It is used in contexts of prayer, worship, and acknowledgment of God's provision and blessings.

Context: The term εὐχαριστέω appears frequently in the New Testament, reflecting a central aspect of Christian life and worship—thanksgiving. This verb is used in various contexts, including personal prayers, communal worship, and expressions of gratitude for God's intervention and blessings.

In the Gospels, εὐχαριστέω is often associated with Jesus' actions, particularly during the Last Supper, where He gives thanks before breaking the bread (Matthew 26:27; Mark 14:23; Luke 22:17, 19). This act of thanksgiving is foundational for the Christian practice of the Eucharist, a term itself derived from εὐχαριστέω, highlighting the importance of gratitude in the remembrance of Christ's sacrifice.

The Apostle Paul frequently uses εὐχαριστέω in his epistles, emphasizing the importance of a thankful heart in the life of believers. For instance, in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul exhorts the church to "give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus" (BSB). This reflects a theological understanding that thanksgiving is not merely a response to favorable circumstances but a continual posture of the heart, acknowledging God's sovereignty and goodness.

In the context of communal worship, εὐχαριστέω underscores the collective expression of gratitude among believers. In Colossians 3:16-17, Paul encourages the church to let the word of Christ dwell richly among them, teaching and admonishing one another with wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in their hearts to God.

The use of εὐχαριστέω in the New Testament thus encapsulates a vital aspect of Christian spirituality—recognizing and responding to God's grace with a heart of thankfulness, both individually and corporately.

Forms and Transliterations

ευχαριστει ευχαριστεί εὐχαριστεῖ Ευχαριστειν ευχαριστείν Εὐχαριστεῖν ευχαριστεις ευχαριστείς εὐχαριστεῖς ευχαριστειτε ευχαριστείτε εὐχαριστεῖτε ευχαριστηθη ευχαριστηθή εὐχαριστηθῇ ευχαρίστησαν ευχαριστησαντος ευχαριστήσαντος εὐχαριστήσαντος ευχαριστησας ευχαριστήσας εὐχαριστήσας ευχαρίστησε ευχαριστησεν εὐχαρίστησεν Ευχαριστουμεν ευχαριστούμεν ευχαριστούμέν Εὐχαριστοῦμεν Εὐχαριστοῦμέν ευχαριστουντες ευχαριστούντες εὐχαριστοῦντες ευχαριστω ευχαριστώ εὐχαριστῶ ευχαριστων ευχαριστών εὐχαριστῶν ηυχαριστησαν ηὐχαρίστησαν eucharistei eucharisteî Eucharistein Eucharisteîn eucharisteis eucharisteîs eucharisteite eucharisteîte eucharistesan ēucharistēsan eucharistesantos eucharistēsantos eucharistḗsantos eucharistesas eucharistēsas eucharistḗsas eucharistesen eucharistēsen eucharístesen eucharístēsen eucharistethe eucharistēthē eucharistethêi eucharistēthē̂i eucharisto eucharistô eucharistō eucharistō̂ euchariston eucharistôn eucharistōn eucharistō̂n Eucharistoumen Eucharistoûmen Eucharistoûmén eucharistountes eucharistoûntes eycharístesan ēycharístēsan

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 15:36 V-APA-NMS
GRK: ἰχθύας καὶ εὐχαριστήσας ἔκλασεν καὶ
NAS: and the fish; and giving thanks, He broke
KJV: the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake
INT: fish and having given thanks he broke and

Matthew 26:27 V-APA-NMS
GRK: ποτήριον καὶ εὐχαριστήσας ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς
NAS: and given thanks, He gave
KJV: and gave thanks, and gave
INT: a cup and having given thanks he gave [it] to them

Mark 8:6 V-APA-NMS
GRK: ἑπτὰ ἄρτους εὐχαριστήσας ἔκλασεν καὶ
NAS: loaves, He gave thanks and broke
KJV: loaves, and gave thanks, and brake,
INT: seven loaves having given thanks he broke and

Mark 14:23 V-APA-NMS
GRK: λαβὼν ποτήριον εὐχαριστήσας ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς
NAS: a cup [and] given thanks, He gave
KJV: the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave
INT: having taken the cup having given thanks he gave to them

Luke 17:16 V-PPA-NMS
GRK: πόδας αὐτοῦ εὐχαριστῶν αὐτῷ καὶ
NAS: at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan.
KJV: giving him thanks: and he
INT: feet of him giving thanks to him and

Luke 18:11 V-PIA-1S
GRK: Ὁ θεός εὐχαριστῶ σοι ὅτι
NAS: God, I thank You that I am
KJV: himself, God, I thank thee, that
INT: God I thank you that

Luke 22:17 V-APA-NMS
GRK: δεξάμενος ποτήριον εὐχαριστήσας εἶπεν Λάβετε
NAS: a cup [and] given thanks, He said,
KJV: the cup, and gave thanks, and said,
INT: having received a cup having given thanks he said Take

Luke 22:19 V-APA-NMS
GRK: λαβὼν ἄρτον εὐχαριστήσας ἔκλασεν καὶ
NAS: [some] bread [and] given thanks, He broke
KJV: bread, and gave thanks, and brake
INT: having taken bread having given thanks he broke and

John 6:11 V-APA-NMS
GRK: Ἰησοῦς καὶ εὐχαριστήσας διέδωκεν τοῖς
NAS: the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed
KJV: and when he had given thanks, he distributed
INT: Jesus and having given thanks distributed to the

John 6:23 V-APA-GMS
GRK: τὸν ἄρτον εὐχαριστήσαντος τοῦ κυρίου
NAS: after the Lord had given thanks.
KJV: after that the Lord had given thanks:)
INT: the bread having given thanks the Lord

John 11:41 V-PIA-1S
GRK: εἶπεν Πάτερ εὐχαριστῶ σοι ὅτι
NAS: Father, I thank You that You have heard
KJV: said, Father, I thank thee that
INT: said Father I thank you that

Acts 27:35 V-AIA-3S
GRK: λαβὼν ἄρτον εὐχαρίστησεν τῷ θεῷ
NAS: bread and gave thanks to God
KJV: bread, and gave thanks to God
INT: having taken bread he gave thanks to God

Acts 28:15 V-APA-NMS
GRK: ὁ Παῦλος εὐχαριστήσας τῷ θεῷ
NAS: saw them, he thanked God
KJV: saw, he thanked God,
INT: Paul having given thanks to God

Romans 1:8 V-PIA-1S
GRK: Πρῶτον μὲν εὐχαριστῶ τῷ θεῷ
NAS: First, I thank my God through
KJV: First, I thank my God
INT: First indeed I thank the God

Romans 1:21 V-AIA-3P
GRK: ἐδόξασαν ἢ ηὐχαρίστησαν ἀλλ' ἐματαιώθησαν
NAS: or give thanks, but they became futile
KJV: neither were thankful; but
INT: they glorified [him] or were thankful but they became futile

Romans 14:6 V-PIA-3S
GRK: κυρίῳ ἐσθίει εὐχαριστεῖ γὰρ τῷ
NAS: for the Lord, for he gives thanks
KJV: he giveth God thanks; and
INT: to [the] Lord eats he gives thanks indeed

Romans 14:6 V-PIA-3S
GRK: ἐσθίει καὶ εὐχαριστεῖ τῷ θεῷ
NAS: for he gives thanks to God;
KJV: and giveth God thanks.
INT: he eats and gives thanks to God

Romans 16:4 V-PIA-1S
GRK: ἐγὼ μόνος εὐχαριστῶ ἀλλὰ καὶ
NAS: not only do I give thanks, but also
KJV: only I give thanks, but also
INT: I only thank but also

1 Corinthians 1:4 V-PIA-1S
GRK: Εὐχαριστῶ τῷ θεῷ
NAS: I thank my God always
KJV: I thank my God
INT: I thank the God

1 Corinthians 1:14 V-PIA-1S
GRK: εὐχαριστῶ τῷ θεῷ
NAS: I thank God that I baptized
KJV: I thank God that
INT: I thank God

1 Corinthians 10:30 V-PIA-1S
GRK: οὗ ἐγὼ εὐχαριστῶ
NAS: that for which I give thanks?
KJV: for which I give thanks?
INT: what I give thanks

1 Corinthians 11:24 V-APA-NMS
GRK: καὶ εὐχαριστήσας ἔκλασεν καὶ
NAS: and when He had given thanks, He broke
KJV: And when he had given thanks, he brake
INT: and having given thanks he broke [it] and

1 Corinthians 14:17 V-PIA-2S
GRK: γὰρ καλῶς εὐχαριστεῖς ἀλλ' ὁ
NAS: For you are giving thanks well enough,
KJV: thou verily givest thanks well, but
INT: indeed well give thanks but the

1 Corinthians 14:18 V-PIA-1S
GRK: εὐχαριστῶ τῷ θεῷ
NAS: I thank God, I speak
KJV: I thank my God,
INT: I thank God

2 Corinthians 1:11 V-ASP-3S
GRK: διὰ πολλῶν εὐχαριστηθῇ ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν
NAS: so that thanks may be given by many
KJV: persons thanks may be given
INT: through many might be subject of thanksgiving for us

Strong's Greek 2168
38 Occurrences

ηὐχαρίστησαν — 1 Occ.
εὐχαριστήσαντος — 1 Occ.
εὐχαριστήσας — 9 Occ.
εὐχαρίστησεν — 1 Occ.
εὐχαριστηθῇ — 1 Occ.
εὐχαριστεῖ — 2 Occ.
Εὐχαριστεῖν — 2 Occ.
εὐχαριστεῖς — 1 Occ.
εὐχαριστεῖτε — 1 Occ.
εὐχαριστῶ — 10 Occ.
εὐχαριστῶν — 2 Occ.
Εὐχαριστοῦμεν — 4 Occ.
εὐχαριστοῦντες — 3 Occ.