"gratitude, thankfulness, Acts 24:3; thanks, the act of giving thanks, thanksgiving, 1 Cor. 14:16; conversation marked by the gentle cheerfulness of a grateful heart, as contrasted with the unseemly mirth of εὐτραπελία, Eph. 5:4"
Definition and meaning
gratitude, thankfulness, Acts 24:3; thanks, the act of giving thanks, thanksgiving, 1 Cor. 14:16; conversation marked by the gentle cheerfulness of a grateful heart, as contrasted with the unseemly mirth of εὐτραπελία, Eph. 5:4
In the original Greek the word is written: εὐχαριστία
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of eucharistia (G2169) across the King James Bible.
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
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?
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
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Common questions
Strong's G2169 (eucharistia) is a Greek word that means: gratitude, thankfulness, Acts 24:3; thanks, the act of giving thanks, thanksgiving, 1 Cor. 14:16; conversation marked by the gentle cheerfulness of a grateful heart, as contrasted with the unseemly mi... It appears 15 times in the King James Bible.
The word eucharistia (G2169) appears 15 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2169 is eucharistia, a Greek word defined as: gratitude, thankfulness, Acts 24:3; thanks, the act of giving thanks, thanksgiving, 1 Cor. 14:16; conversation marked by the gentle cheerfulness of a . James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
eucharistia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.