Hebrew · H8426, G2169 · unreviewed

תּוֹדָה

Properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal , or (usually) adoration ; specifically, a choir of worshippers · gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)

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תּוֹדָה H8426 properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal , or (usually) adoration ; specifically, a choir of worshippers
Pronunciation todah
Thanksgiving rooted in bodily gesture of extended hand; moves from personal avowal to corporate liturgical praise
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εὐχαριστία G2169 gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)
Pronunciation eucharistía
Gratitude expressed as active worship and verbal thanksgiving to God, not mere internal feeling alone
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What does תּוֹדָה (todah) mean in the Bible?

תּוֹדָה · εὐχαριστία is a Hebrew word meaning "thanksgiving, praise offering".

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Meaning

thanksgiving, praise offering
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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