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Strong's G437 ἀνθομολογέομαι (anthomologeomai)

Anthomologeomai means “give thanks” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H437 — allon (“oak”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G437
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 6

Strong's G437 Quick Answer

Strong's G437 ἀνθομολογέομαι (anthomologeomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. anthomologeomai (anth-om-ol-og-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to confess in turn, i.e. respond in praise [from G473 and the middle voice of G3670] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include thanks. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
anthomologeomai (anth-om-ol-og-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to confess in turn, i.e. respond in praise [from G473 and the middle voice of G3670]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
thanks

Meaning and Definition

anthomologeomai (anth-om-ol-og-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to confess in turn, i.e. respond in praise [from G473 and the middle voice of G3670] KJV: give thanks Root(s): G473, G3670

Original Word
ἀνθομολογέομαι
Transliteration
anthomologeomai
Derivation
Root: ὁμολογέω R1: 473 R2: 3670
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G437. 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)

to praise

Usage: ἀνθ-ομολογέομαι, -οῦμαι (ἀντί, ὁμολογέομαι) [in LXX: Psa.79:13 (יָדָה), Dan LXX 4:34 (שְׁבַח), I Est.8:91, Sir.20:2, 3Ma.6:33 * ;] __1. to make a mutual agreement (Dem., Polyb.). __2. to acknowledge fully, confess (Diod., Polyb., cf. 1Esdras, l.with). __3. C. dative of person(s), to declare one's praises, speak fully in prayer or thanksgiving, give thanks to (cf. Ps, l.with): Luk.2:38 (Cremer, 771; MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)

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How Strong's G437 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render anthomologeomai, 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.

thanks Luke 2:38

How Strong's G437 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and New Testament. 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • 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 G437 (ἀνθομολογέομαι) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G437 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 G437 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 2:38 KJV

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Strong's G437 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Ezra 3:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

Psalms 78:13 Septuagint / Brenton

For we are thy people and the sheep of thy pasture; We will give thee thanks forever; We will declare thy praise throughout all generations.

Strong's G437 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 8:88 Septuagint / Brenton

Mightest not thou be angry with us to destroy us, till thou hadst left us neither root, seed, nor name?

3 Maccabees 6:33 Septuagint / Brenton

So, also, the king collected a number of guests for the occasion, and returned unceasing thanks with much magnificence for the unexpected deliverance afforded him.

Wisdom of Sirach 20:3 Septuagint / Brenton

And he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G437.

Ezra 3:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
Psalms 78:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For we are thy people and the sheep of thy pasture; We will give thee thanks forever; We will declare thy praise throughout all generations.
Luke 2:38 New Testament, KJV
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
1 Esdras 8:88 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Mightest not thou be angry with us to destroy us, till thou hadst left us neither root, seed, nor name?
3 Maccabees 6:33 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So, also, the king collected a number of guests for the occasion, and returned unceasing thanks with much magnificence for the unexpected deliverance afforded him.
Wisdom of Sirach 20:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G437, grouped by book.

Ezra 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G437 FAQ

What does anthomologeomai (ἀνθομολογέομαι) mean?

Anthomologeomai (Strong's G437) is a Greek word most simply glossed "give thanks". anthomologeomai (anth-om-ol-og-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to confess in turn, i.e. respond in praise [from G473 and the middle voice of G3670]

How many times is anthomologeomai (ἀνθομολογέομαι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G437 across 6 books.

Where can I study anthomologeomai (ἀνθομολογέομαι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G437 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate anthomologeomai (ἀνθομολογέομαι)?

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

Does Strong's G437 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G437, with linked reader references where each row is available.