Word study · Greek

eucharisteō

to give thanks

Say it: yoo-khar-is-TEH-oh (approximate)

εὐχαριστέω

What it means

To give thanks. "We give thanks to God always for you all" (1:2; 2:13).

Range of meaning

  • Give thanksExpress gratitude.
  • Be thankfulFeel gratitude.

In 1 Thessalonians

  • Chapter 1

    "We give thanks to God always for you all" (1:2).

  • Chapter 5

    "In everything give thanks" (5:18).