εὐχαριστέω
eucharisteō
to thank
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What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word εὐχαριστέω (eucharisteō) is a verb that means "to thank." It is used 38 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the language and thought of the time. When used in the present tense, εὐχαριστέω can express a sense of ongoing gratitude or appreciation, such as in everyday life or in response to a specific event. In its various forms, εὐχαριστέω can also convey a sense of reverence or worship, as seen in its use in liturgical contexts. This nuance suggests that the act of thanking is not just a casual expression of gratitude, but also a way of acknowledging the divine or the sacred. The word's range of usage highlights its versatility and significance in the biblical narrative. The frequency and variety of εὐχαριστέω's occurrences in the Bible underscore its importance in the culture and faith of the time. It is a word that conveys a deep sense of appreciation, reverence, and connection to the divine, and its use continues to shape the way people think about gratitude and worship today.
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Occurrences in Scripture
38 total occurrences across the text
and he took the seven loaves and the fish. He gave thanks and broke them, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.
Matthew 26:27He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,
Mark 8:6He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground, and he took the seven loaves. Having given thanks, he broke them, and gave them to his disciples to serve, and they served the multitude.
Mark 14:23He took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them. They all drank of it.
Luke 17:16He fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan.
Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
Luke 22:17He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this, and share it among yourselves,
Luke 22:19He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”
John 6:11Jesus took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to those who were sitting down; likewise also of the fish as much as they desired.
John 6:23However boats from Tiberias came near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
John 11:41So they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, “Father, I thank you that you listened to me.
Acts 27:35When he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all, then he broke it and began to eat.
Acts 28:15From there the brothers, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.
Romans 1:21Because knowing God, they didn’t glorify him as God, and didn’t give thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened.
Romans 14:6He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks. He who doesn’t eat, to the Lord he doesn’t eat, and gives God thanks.
Romans 14:6He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks. He who doesn’t eat, to the Lord he doesn’t eat, and gives God thanks.
Romans 16:4who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.
1 Corinthians 1:4I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;
1 Corinthians 1:14I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius,
1 Corinthians 10:30If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced for something I give thanks for?
1 Corinthians 11:24When he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “Take, eat. This is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in memory of me.”
1 Corinthians 14:17For you most certainly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up.
1 Corinthians 14:18I thank my God, I speak with other languages more than you all.
2 Corinthians 1:11you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift given to us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on your behalf.
Colossians 3:17Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
Ephesians 1:16don’t cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
Ephesians 5:20giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;
Philippians 1:3I thank my God whenever I remember you,
Colossians 1:3We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
Colossians 1:12giving thanks to the Father, who made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light,
1 Thessalonians 1:2We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,
1 Thessalonians 2:13For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.
1 Thessalonians 5:18In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another abounds,
2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth,
Philemon 1:4I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,
Revelation 11:17saying: “We give you thanks, Lord God, the Almighty, the one who is and who was; because you have taken your great power and reigned.