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thanks

Meaning of “thanks”

Expressions or acknowledgments of gratitude.

Definition sources

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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Nehemiah 12:38
And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even unto the broad wall;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Nehemiah 12:38 · retained source text

And the other company of them that gaue thankes, went ouer against them, and I after them, and the halfe of the people vpon the wall, from beyond the towre of the fornaces, euen vnto the broad wall,

Nehemiah 12:40
So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Nehemiah 12:40 · retained source text

So stood the two companies of them that gaue thankes in the house of God, and I, and the halfe of the rulers with me:

Psalms 6:5
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 6:5 · retained source text

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the graue who shall giue thee thankes?

1611 marginal notePsal.30.12 & 88.11 &115.17. & 118.17. Esay.38.18.

Psalms 18:49
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 18:49 · retained source text

Therfore will I giue thankes vnto thee, (O LORD) among the heathen: and sing prayses vnto thy name.

1611 marginal noteOr, confesse

1611 marginal noteRom.15.9

Psalms 30:4
Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 30:4 · retained source text

Sing vnto the LORD, (O yee Saints of his) and giue thanks at the remembrance of his holinesse.

1611 marginal noteOr, to the memoriall.

Psalms 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 30:12 · retained source text

To the end that my glory may sing prayse to thee, and not be silent: O LORD my God, I will giue thankes vnto thee for euer.

1611 marginal noteThat is, my tongue, or my soule.

Psalms 35:18
I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 35:18 · retained source text

I will giue thee thankes in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.

1611 marginal noteHeb. strong

1611 marginal notePsal.40.11 and 111.1.

Psalms 75:1
UNTO thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 75:1 · retained source text

¶ Unto thee, O God, doe we giue thankes, vnto thee doe we giue thanks: for that thy name is nere, thy wonderous works declare.

Psalms 79:13
So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 79:13 · retained source text

So we thy people and sheepe of thy pasture, will giue thee thankes for euer: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.

1611 marginal noteHeb. to generation and generation.

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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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