Greek word · Strong's G2168

εὐχαριστέω

eucharistéō · verb · “to give thanks”

In a sentence

Eucharisteō means to give thanks. From it comes Eucharist — Christian thanksgiving for the bread and the cup. Paul tells believers to give thanks in everything.

Eucharisteō is to give thanks — to God especially. Jesus eucharisteō over the loaves before feeding multitudes; over the bread and cup at the Last Supper, from which «Eucharist» is named.

Paul says «in everything give thanks (eucharisteō), for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.» Thanksgiving is not optional; it is the believer's basic posture.

Strong's reference

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

KJV usage: (give) thank(-ful, -s)

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Luke 22:19 “And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.””

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.