Definition and Meaning:
The term "thankful" refers to the expression of gratitude and appreciation, particularly towards God. In the biblical context, thankfulness is a fundamental aspect of a believer's relationship with God, reflecting an acknowledgment of His sovereignty, goodness, and provision.

Biblical References and Themes:

1. Thankfulness as a Command:
Scripture frequently commands believers to be thankful. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18 , Paul instructs, "Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." This verse highlights that thankfulness is not contingent on circumstances but is a constant expectation for those in Christ.

2. Thankfulness in Worship:
Thankfulness is integral to worship. Psalm 100:4 states, "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name." This verse underscores the importance of approaching God with a heart full of gratitude as part of worship.

3. Thankfulness and Prayer:
The Apostle Paul often links thankfulness with prayer. In Philippians 4:6 , he writes, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Here, thankfulness is presented as a vital component of prayer, fostering a spirit of trust and reliance on God.

4. Thankfulness as a Reflection of the Spirit-Filled Life:
A life filled with the Holy Spirit is marked by thankfulness. Ephesians 5:18-20 encourages believers to be "filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." This passage illustrates that thankfulness is a natural outflow of a Spirit-led life.

5. Thankfulness in the Life of Jesus:
Jesus Himself exemplified thankfulness. Before feeding the 5,000, He gave thanks for the loaves and fish (John 6:11). At the Last Supper, He gave thanks before breaking the bread and sharing the cup (Luke 22:19). These instances demonstrate that thankfulness was a regular practice in Jesus' life and ministry.

6. Thankfulness and Contentment:
Thankfulness is closely related to contentment. In Philippians 4:11-12 , Paul speaks of learning to be content in all circumstances, which is inherently linked to a thankful heart. Acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty leads to a content and grateful spirit.

7. The Consequences of Ingratitude:
The Bible also warns against ingratitude. Romans 1:21 describes those who, "although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened." This passage highlights the spiritual danger of failing to acknowledge God with thankfulness.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to cultivate a habit of thankfulness in their daily lives. This can be achieved through regular prayer, reflection on God's blessings, and expressing gratitude in all circumstances. Thankfulness not only honors God but also transforms the believer's perspective, fostering joy and peace.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not provide a specific conclusion on thankfulness, it is evident throughout Scripture that a thankful heart is central to a vibrant and faithful Christian life.1. (a.) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

2. (a.) Impressed with a sense of kindness received, and ready to acknowledge it; grateful.

2170. eucharistos -- thankful
... thankful. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: eucharistos Phonetic Spelling:
(yoo-khar'-is-tos) Short Definition: thankful, grateful Definition: thankful ...
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2168. eucharisteo -- to be thankful
... to be thankful. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: eucharisteo Phonetic Spelling:
(yoo-khar-is-teh'-o) Short Definition: I thank, give thanks Definition: I ...
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3036. Yadon -- a builder of the Jer. wall
... wall NASB Word Usage Jadon (1). Jadon. From yadah; thankful; Jadon, an Israelite --
Jadon. see HEBREW yadah. 3035, 3036. Yadon. 3037 . Strong's Numbers.
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3034. yadah -- to throw, cast
... thank (5), thanksgiving (1), throw down (1). cast out, make confession, praise,
shoot, give thankful,. A primitive root; used only as ...
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Thankful for Anything.
... (Psalm xxxvii:1-11; Matthew vi:19-34, Philippians iv:6-7. American Revision.)
Thankful for Anything. ... It is this, thankful for anything. ...
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Thankful Service.
... SERMON LIX. THANKFUL SERVICE. ... Now, brethren, this is very often mere selfishness.
They do not want to give anything to God, they are not really thankful. ...
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Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
... SPECIAL OCCASIONS Thanksgiving Day 421. Come, ye thankful people, come. Eight 7's ...
revised 1867. Come, ye thankful people, come,. Raise the song of harvest-home: ...
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Praise and Thanksgiving the Chorus of God's Thankful Children.
... Praise and Thanksgiving The Chorus of God's Thankful Children. I. The Chorus of
God's Thankful Children. 6,7,6,7,6,6,6,6. Nun danket alle Gott. ...
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Cheer for Despondency
... We are often thankful for knowledge, but in this case we may be particularly grateful
for ignorance. ... We may indeed be thankful for our ignorance. ...
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Sixth Day. Thankfulness.
... 11:25. A thankful spirit pervaded the entire life of Jesus, and surrounded
with a heavenly halo His otherwise darkened path. In ...
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Daily Bread.
... "Come, ye thankful people, come," and let us thank God for another harvest. ... Are
we quite sure that we are thankful to God for the harvest? ...
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Of Gratitude for the Grace of God
... this very thing. 5. Be thankful, therefore, for the least benefit and
thou shalt be worthy to receive greater. Let the least be ...
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Further Answers to Prayer
... I could that it was overdue some little time. How thankful I felt at that
moment! GOD surely had heard my prayer, and caused him ...
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Holy Song from Happy Saints
... There is such a thing as thanks-feeling"feeling thankful, and this ought
to be the general, universal spirit of the Christian. ...
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Thankful (15 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Thankful (15 Occurrences). Matthew 17:4 Then Peter said
to Jesus, "Master, we are thankful to you that we are here. ...
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Questionings (8 Occurrences)
... and let the peace which Christ gives settle all questionings in your hearts, to
which peace indeed you were called as belonging to His one Body; and be thankful...
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Ungrateful (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Not grateful; not thankful for favors; making
no returns, or making ill return for kindness, attention, etc.; ungrateful. ...
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Imaginations (9 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither
were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish ...
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Foolish (259 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither
were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish ...
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Thanked (6 Occurrences)

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Thankfully (2 Occurrences)

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Thoughts (151 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:21 Because, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful;
but fell into folly in their thoughts, and their heart without ...
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Respecting (4 Occurrences)
... DBY). 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every circumstance of life be thankful; for
this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you. (WEY). ...
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Eucharist
... upon the eve of His atoning death, being a religious partaking of bread and wine,
which, having been presented before God the Father in thankful memorial of ...
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