Strong's Lexicon eucharistia: Thanksgiving, gratitude Original Word: εὐχαριστία Word Origin: Derived from εὐχάριστος (eucharistos), meaning "thankful," which is a compound of εὖ (eu, "good, well") and χάρις (charis, "grace, favor"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8426 תּוֹדָה (todah): Thanksgiving, praise - H3034 יָדָה (yadah): To give thanks, praise Usage: In the New Testament, "eucharistia" primarily denotes the act of giving thanks or expressing gratitude. It is often used in the context of prayer and worship, highlighting an attitude of thankfulness towards God for His grace, provision, and blessings. The term underscores the importance of recognizing God's goodness and responding with a heart of gratitude. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, expressions of gratitude were common in both religious and social contexts. Thanksgiving was an integral part of Jewish worship, as seen in the Psalms and other Old Testament writings. In the early Christian community, thanksgiving became a central element of worship and communal gatherings, often associated with the Eucharist or the Lord's Supper, where believers would give thanks for Christ's sacrifice. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2169 eu NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eucharistos Definition thankfulness, giving of thanks NASB Translation giving of thanks (3), gratefully* (1), gratitude (2), thankfulness (1), thanks (2), thanksgiving (4), thanksgivings (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2169: εὐχαριστίαεὐχαριστία, εὐχαριστίας, ἡ (εὐχάριστος, which see); 1. thankfulness: decree of the Byzantines in Demosthenes, p. 256, 19; Polybius 8, 14, 8; Additions to Esther 6:4 2. the giving of thanks: Acts 24:3; for God's blessings, 1 Corinthians 14:16; 2 Corinthians 4:15; Ephesians 5:4 (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:18); Philippians 4:6; Colossians 2:7; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 3:9; 1 Timothy 4:3; Revelation 4:9; Revelation 7:12; with the dative of the person to whom thanks are given: τῷ Θεῷ (cf. Winers Grammar, § 31, 3; (Buttmann, 180 (156)); Kühner, § 424, 1), 2 Corinthians 9:11 (τοῦ Θεοῦ, Wis. 16:28); in plural, 2 Corinthians 9:12; 1 Timothy 2:1. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship) -- thankfulness, (giving of) thanks(-giving). see GREEK eucharistos Englishman's Concordance Acts 24:3 N-GFSGRK: μετὰ πάσης εὐχαριστίας NAS: Felix, with all thankfulness. KJV: with all thankfulness. INT: with all thankfulness 1 Corinthians 14:16 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 4:15 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 9:11 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 9:12 N-GFP Ephesians 5:4 N-NFS Philippians 4:6 N-GFS Colossians 2:7 N-DFS Colossians 4:2 N-DFS 1 Thessalonians 3:9 N-AFS 1 Timothy 2:1 N-AFP 1 Timothy 4:3 N-GFS 1 Timothy 4:4 N-GFS Revelation 4:9 N-AFS Revelation 7:12 N-NFS Strong's Greek 2169 |
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