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thanksgiving

Meaning of “thanksgiving”

1. The act or expression of giving thanks to God. 2. A sacrifice or offering made to God as an expression of thanks.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
28 occurrences27 verses12 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Leviticus 7:12

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Leviticus 7:12
If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 7:12 · retained source text

If hee offer it for a thankesgiuing, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thankesgiuing vnleauened cakes mingled with oyle, and vnleauened wafers anointed with oile, and cakes mingled with oyle of fine flowre fried.

Leviticus 7:15
And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; he shall not leave any of it until the morning.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 7:15 · retained source text

And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thankesgiuing, shall be eaten the same day that it is offered: he shall not leaue any of it vntill the morning.

Leviticus 22:29
And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the Lord, offer it at your own will.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 22:29 · retained source text

And when yee will offer a sacrifice of thankesgiuing vnto the LORD, offer it at your owne will.

Nehemiah 11:17
And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Nehemiah 11:17 · retained source text

And Mattaniah the sonne of Micha, the sonne of Zabdi, the sonne of Asaph, was the principall to beginne the thankesgiuing in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the sonne of Shammua, the sonne of Galal, the sonne of Ieduthun.

Nehemiah 12:8
Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Nehemiah 12:8 · retained source text

Moreouer the Leuites: Ieshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Iudah, and Mattaniah, which was ouer the thankesgiuing, he and his brethren.

1611 marginal noteThat is, the Psalmes of thankesgiuing.

Nehemiah 12:46
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Nehemiah 12:46 · retained source text

For in the dayes of Dauid and Asaph of old, there were chiefe of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiuing vnto God.

1611 marginal note1.Chron. 25.1, &c.

Psalms 26:7
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 26:7 · retained source text

That I may publish with the voyce of thankesgiuing, and tell of all thy wonderous workes.

Psalms 50:14
Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 50:14 · retained source text

Offer vnto God thankesgiuing, and pay thy vowes vnto the most high.

Psalms 69:30
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 69:30 · retained source text

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnifie him with thankesgiuing.

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The act of rendering thanks or expressing gratitude for favors or mercies; also a public expression of praise and acknowledgment of divine goodness.

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