εὐχαριστέω

eucharisteōVerbG2168

to thank

From: from G2170 (εὐχάριστος);

Short Definition

to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal

Full Lexicon Entry

to be thankful, give thanks (chiefly in late writers and Inscr.; cf. Milligan, Th., 5; Ellic. on ; Lft., Notes, 9): of giving thanks before meat., θεῷ,; Ἰ. *Χριστοῦ *R, WH, mg.; ἐν ὀνόματι Χρ.; ὅτι; ἐπι, with dative of thing(s); ὐπέρ; ὅτι,; pass.
Synonyms
see: *αἰνέω; *and cf. Cremer, 903 f
LXX Usage: A R, *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

37 times

Appears 37 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
6
Luke
4
Romans
4
1 Thessalonians
3
Colossians
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:4
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:13
  • Colossians 1:3
  • John 6:23
  • Mark 14:23

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