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εὐχαριστία

eucharistiathankfulnessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine15 occurrences9 books15 verses

Definition

εὐχαριστία, -ας, ἡ

(εὐχάριστος), [in LXX: Esther 8:13, Wis.16.28, Sir.37.11, 2Ma.2.27 * ;]

1. thankfulness, gratitude (Polyb.; Es, Sir, 2Mac, ll. with): Acts 24:3.

2. giving of thanks, thanksgiving (so in π. and Inscr.; M, Th., 41 f.): 1 Corinthians 14:16, 2 Corinthians 4:15, Ephesians 5:4, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 2:7; 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 3:9, 1 Timothy 4:3-4, Revelation 4:9; 7:12; with dative of person(s), 2 Corinthians 9:11 (cf. τ. θεοῦ, Wis, l.with); pl., 2 Corinthians 9:12, 1 Timothy 2:1 (Cremer, 904).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

15 total
  1. Acts 24:3εὐχαριστίας · gratitude
    In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:16εὐχαριστίᾳ · thanksgiving
    Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
  3. 2 Corinthians 4:15εὐχαριστίαν
    All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God.
  4. 2 Corinthians 9:11εὐχαριστίαν · thanksgiving
    You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.
  5. 2 Corinthians 9:12εὐχαριστιῶν · expressions of thanksgiving
    For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
  6. Ephesians 5:4εὐχαριστία · thanksgiving
    Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
  7. Philippians 4:6εὐχαριστίας · thanksgiving
    Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
  8. Colossians 2:7εὐχαριστίᾳ · thankfulness
    …rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
  9. Colossians 4:2εὐχαριστίᾳ · thankful
    Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
  10. 1 Thessalonians 3:9εὐχαριστίαν · [adequately] thank
    How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
  11. 1 Timothy 2:1εὐχαριστίας · [and] thanksgiving
    First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—
  12. 1 Timothy 4:3εὐχαριστίας · thanksgiving
    They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
  13. 1 Timothy 4:4εὐχαριστίας · thanksgiving
    For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,
  14. Revelation 4:9εὐχαριστίαν · thanks
    And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,
  15. Revelation 7:12εὐχαριστία · thanks
    …saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”