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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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1 Corinthians 14:16
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?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 14:16 · retained source text

Else, when thou shalt blesse with the spirit, how shall hee that occupieth the roome of the vnlearned, say Amen at thy giuing of thankes, seeing he vnderstandeth not what thou sayest?

2 Corinthians 1:11
Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 1:11 · retained source text

You also helping together by prayer for vs, that for the gift bestowed vpon vs by the meanes of many persons, thankes may bee giuen by many on our behalfe.

2 Corinthians 2:14
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 2:14 · retained source text

Now thankes bee vnto God, which alwayes causeth vs to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the sauour of his knowledge by vs in euery place.

2 Corinthians 8:16
But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 8:16 · retained source text

But thankes bee to God which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

Ephesians 1:16
Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 1:16 · retained source text

Cease not to giue thankes for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

Ephesians 5:20
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 5:20 · retained source text

Giuing thankes alwayes for all things vnto God, and the Father, in the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ,

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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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