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Strong's G2169 εὐχαριστία (eucharistia)

Eucharistia means “thankfulness” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2169 — zemer (“chamois”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2169
Language Greek
Linked Usages 18
Books 12

Strong's G2169 Quick Answer

Strong's G2169 εὐχαριστία (eucharistia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eucharistia (yoo-khar-is-tee'-ah) n. 1. gratitude 2. (actively) grateful language (to God, as an act of worship) It has 18 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include god, giving, and thankfulness. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
eucharistia (yoo-khar-is-tee'-ah) n. 1. gratitude 2. (actively) grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)
Usage
18 linked usages
Books
12 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
god, giving, and thankfulness

Meaning and Definition

eucharistia (yoo-khar-is-tee'-ah) n. 1. gratitude 2. (actively) grateful language (to God, as an act of worship) [from G2170] KJV: thankfulness, (giving of) thanks(-giving) Root(s): G2170

Original Word
εὐχαριστία
Transliteration
eucharistia
Derivation
Root: εὐχάριστος R1: 2170
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2169. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

thankfulness

Usage: εὐχαριστία, -ας, ἡ (εὐχάριστος), [in LXX: Est.8:13, Wis.16:28, Sir.37:11, 2Ma.2:27 * ;] __1. thankfulness, gratitude (Polyb.; Es, Sir, 2Mac, ll. with): Act.24:3. __2. giving of thanks, thanksgiving (so in π. and Inscr.; M, Th., 41 f.): 1Co.14:16, 2Co.4:15, Eph.5:4, Php.4:6, Col.2:7 4:2, 1Th.3:9, 1Ti.4:3-4, Rev.4:9 7:12; with dative of person(s), 2Co.9:11 (cf. τ. θεοῦ, Wis, l.with); pl., 2Co.9:12, 1Ti.2:1 (Cremer, 904).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2169 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render eucharistia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

God 2 Corinthians 4:15 8× giving 1 Corinthians 14:16 3× thankfulness Acts 24:3

How Strong's G2169 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 15 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2169 (εὐχαριστία) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2169 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2169 in the New Testament

15 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 24:3 KJV

We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

1 Corinthians 14:16 KJV

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?

2 Corinthians 4:15 KJV

For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

Strong's G2169 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 2:27 Septuagint / Brenton

even as it is no ease unto him that prepareth a banquet, and seeketh the benefit of others: yet for the pleasuring of many we will undertake gladly this great pains;

Wisdom of Solomon 16:28 Septuagint / Brenton

That it might be known, that we must prevent the sun to give thee thanks, And at the dayspring pray unto thee.

Wisdom of Sirach 37:11 Septuagint / Brenton

Neither consult with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous; Neither with a coward in matters of war; Nor with a merchant concerning exchange; Nor with a buyer of selling; Nor with an envious man of thankfulness; Nor with an unmerciful man touching kindness; Nor with the slothful for any work; Nor with a hireling for a year of finishing work; Nor with an idle servant of much business: Hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel.

Usage Excerpts

First 18 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2169.

Acts 24:3 New Testament, KJV
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
1 Corinthians 14:16 New Testament, KJV
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?
2 Corinthians 4:15 New Testament, KJV
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 9:11 New Testament, KJV
Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:12 New Testament, KJV
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
Ephesians 5:4 New Testament, KJV
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
Philippians 4:6 New Testament, KJV
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Colossians 2:7 New Testament, KJV
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2 New Testament, KJV
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
1 Thessalonians 3:9 New Testament, KJV
For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
1 Timothy 2:1 New Testament, KJV
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
1 Timothy 4:3 New Testament, KJV
Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
1 Timothy 4:4 New Testament, KJV
For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Revelation 4:9 New Testament, KJV
And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,
Revelation 7:12 New Testament, KJV
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
2 Maccabees 2:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
even as it is no ease unto him that prepareth a banquet, and seeketh the benefit of others: yet for the pleasuring of many we will undertake gladly this great pains;
Wisdom of Solomon 16:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
That it might be known, that we must prevent the sun to give thee thanks, And at the dayspring pray unto thee.
Wisdom of Sirach 37:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Neither consult with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous; Neither with a coward in matters of war; Nor with a merchant concerning exchange; Nor with a buyer of selling; Nor with an envious man of thankfulness; Nor with an unmerciful man touching kindness; Nor with the slothful for any work; Nor with a hireling for a year of finishing work; Nor with an idle servant of much business: Hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2169, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 24:3
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 14:16
2 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 4:15 2 Corinthians 9:11 2 Corinthians 9:12
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 5:4
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 4:6
Colossians 2 usages, New Testament
Colossians 2:7 Colossians 4:2
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 3:9
1 Timothy 3 usages, New Testament
1 Timothy 2:1 1 Timothy 4:3 1 Timothy 4:4
Revelation 2 usages, New Testament
Revelation 4:9 Revelation 7:12
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 2:27
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 16:28
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 37:11

Strong's G2169 FAQ

What does eucharistia (εὐχαριστία) mean?

Eucharistia (Strong's G2169) is a Greek word most simply glossed "thankfulness". eucharistia (yoo-khar-is-tee'-ah) n. 1. gratitude 2. (actively) grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)

How many times is eucharistia (εὐχαριστία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 18 linked usages for Strong's G2169 across 12 books.

Where can I study eucharistia (εὐχαριστία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2169 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate eucharistia (εὐχαριστία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as god, giving, and thankfulness. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2169 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2169, with linked reader references where each row is available.