Strong's Lexicon eucharistos: Thankful, grateful Original Word: εὐχάριστος Word Origin: Derived from εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and χάρις (charis, meaning "grace" or "thanks"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "eucharistos," the concept of thankfulness is prevalent in Hebrew Scriptures, often expressed by the word תּוֹדָה (todah, Strong's H8426), meaning "thanksgiving" or "praise." Usage: The Greek word "eucharistos" is used to describe a state of being thankful or grateful. It conveys an attitude of appreciation and acknowledgment of goodness or favor received. In the New Testament, it is often associated with a heart posture of gratitude towards God for His grace and blessings. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, gratitude was considered a virtue and an essential aspect of social and religious life. The concept of "charis" (grace) was central to relationships, where favors and gifts were exchanged, and gratitude was expected in return. In the Jewish tradition, thanksgiving was a significant part of worship, with numerous Psalms dedicated to expressing gratitude to God. The early Christian community adopted and deepened this practice, emphasizing thanksgiving as a response to God's grace through Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2170 eu NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eu and charizomai Definition thankful NASB Translation thankful (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2170: εὐχάριστοςεὐχάριστος, ἐυχαριστον (εὖ and χαρίζομαι), mindful of favors, grateful, thankful: to God, Colossians 3:15 (Xenophon, Cyril 8, 3, 49; Plutarch; others); pleasing, agreeable (cf. English grateful in its secondary sense): εὐχάριστοι λόγοι, pleasant conversation, Xenophon, Cyril 2, 2, 1; acceptable to others, winning: γυνή εὐχάριστος ἐγείρει ἀνδρί δόξαν, Proverbs 11:16; liberal, beneficent, Diodorus 18, 28. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thankful. From eu and a derivative of charizomai; well favored, i.e. (by implication) grateful -- thankful. see GREEK eu see GREEK charizomai Forms and Transliterations ευχαριστοι ευχάριστοι εὐχάριστοι ευχάριστος ευχερής ευχερώς eucharistoi eucháristoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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