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thanks

Meaning of “thanks”

Expressions or acknowledgments of gratitude.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
73 occurrences71 verses22 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 2 Samuel 22:50

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Luke 2:38
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 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 2:38 · retained source text

And she comming in that instant, gaue thankes likewise vnto the Lord, and spake of him to al them that looked for redemption in Hierusalem.

1611 marginal noteOr, Israel.

Luke 17:16
And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 17:16 · retained source text

And fell downe on his face at his feet, giuing him thanks: and he was a Samaritane.

Luke 22:17
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 22:17 · retained source text

And hee tooke the cup, and gaue thanks, and said, Take this, and diuide it among your selues.

Luke 22:19
¶ And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 22:19 · retained source text

¶ And hee tooke bread, and gaue thankes, and brake it, and gaue vnto them, saying, This is my body which is giuen for you, this doe in remembrance of me.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 26.26.

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Historical definitions

generally in the plural. Expression of gratitude; an acknowledgment made to express a sense of favor or kindness received. Gratitude is the feeling or sentiment excited by kindness; thanks are the expression of that sentiment. Luke 6:1. THANKS be to God, who giveth us the victory. 1 Corinthians 15:57. THANKS be to God for his unspeakable gift. 2 Corinthians 9:15. He took bread and gave thanks to God. Acts 27:35.

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