The meaning of “εὐχαριστία”
Understanding eucharistía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
thankfulness, (giving of) thanks(-giving). - gratitude - actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)
εὐχαριστία
thankfulness, (giving of) thanks(-giving). - gratitude - actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:3 | “We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.” Word: εὐχαριστία (eucharistía) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:16 | “Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?” Word: εὐχαριστία (eucharistía) | |
| 2 Corinthians 9:11 | “Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.” Word: εὐχαριστία (eucharistía) | |
| Ephesians 5:4 | “Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.” Word: εὐχαριστία (eucharistía) | |
| Philippians 4:6 | “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Word: εὐχαριστία (eucharistía) |