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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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Psalms 136:2
O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 136:2 · retained source text

O giue thankes vnto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for euer.

Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 140:13 · retained source text

Surely the righteous shall giue thankes vnto thy Name: the vpright shall dwell in thy presence.

Daniel 6:10
¶ Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Daniel 6:10 · retained source text

¶ Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, hee went into his house, and his windowes being open in his chamber toward Ierusalem, hee kneeled vpon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gaue thankes before his God, as hee did afore time.

1611 marginal note1.King.8.48.

1611 marginal notePsal.55.18.

Matthew 15:36
And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 15:36 · retained source text

And he tooke the seuen loaues and the fishes, and gaue thankes, and brake them, and gaue to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

Matthew 26:27
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 26:27 · retained source text

And he tooke the cup, and gaue thankes, and gaue it to them, saying, Drinke ye all of it:

Mark 8:6
And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 8:6 · retained source text

And he commanded the people to sit downe on the ground: and he tooke the seuen loaues, and gaue thanks, and brake, and gaue to his disciples to set before them: and they did set them before the people.

Mark 14:23
And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 14:23 · retained source text

And he tooke the cup, and when he had giuen thanks, he gaue it to them: and they all dranke of it.

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.

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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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