eucharisteo expresses giving thanks, whether in prayer, in response to a gift, or before sharing food.

The verb has one consistently attested use: expressing thanks, most often directed to God in prayer or praise, as in John 11:41 and Philippians 1:3. The same act occurs before bread or a cup is distributed in Matthew 15:36 and Luke 22:19, and it can be directed toward people, as in Luke 17:16 and Romans 16:4.

1. Expressing thanks · dominant

   Present forms mark ongoing or stated expressions of thanks: in John 11:41 the APB renders a direct address to the Father after he has heard, while Philippians 1:3 connects the expression with every remembrance of the recipients. Aorist participial forms occur in actions before food is shared; in Matthew 15:36 the APB renders the giving of thanks before the loaves and fish are broken and distributed, and in Luke 22:19 before bread is broken and given. Luke 17:16 depicts a man falling at someone's feet while giving thanks, and Romans 16:4 places the expression in response to people who risked their lives.

   John 11:41Philippians 1:3Matthew 15:36Luke 22:19Luke 17:16Romans 16:4

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB commonly renders the verb with forms such as "give thanks," "giving thanks," and "thank." In 2 Thessalonians 1:3 it uses "owe thanks"; these are translation renderings of whole clauses.