Original Word: ἀνθομολογέομαι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: anthomologeomai
Pronunciation: an-tho-mo-lo-GEH-oh-my
Phonetic Spelling: (anth-om-ol-og-eh'-om-ahee)
Definition: To confess, to give thanks, to acknowledge
Meaning: I make a mutual agreement; I confess, acknowledge, formally admit, give thanks to.

give thanks.

From anti and the middle voice of homologeo; to confess in turn, i.e. Respond in praise -- give thanks.

see GREEK anti

see GREEK homologeo

Word Origin
from anti and homologeó
Definition
to acknowledge fully, confess
NASB Translation
giving thanks (1).

STRONGS NT 437: ἀνθομολογέομαι

ἀνθομολογέομαι, ἀνθομολγοῦμαι: (imperfect ἀνθωμολογουμην); (ἀντί and ὁμολογέομαι); in Greek writings (from Demosthenes down)

1. to reply by professing or by confessing.

2. to agree mutually (in turn), to make a compact.

3. "to acknowledge in the presence of (ἀντί before, over against; cf. ἐξομυλογεῖσθαι ἔναντι κυρίου, 2 Chronicles 7:6) anyone" (see Winer's De verb. comp. etc. Part iii., p. 19f): τάς ἁμαρτίας to confess sins, Josephus, Antiquities 8, 10, 3 (Bekker reads ἀνομολογουμενους); cf. 1 Esdr. 8:88 (90). τίνι, to declare something in honor of one, to celebrate his praises, give thanks to him, Luke 2:38; (for הודָה in Psalm 78:13 (); 3Macc. 6:33; (Daniel 4:31 (34) the Sept.; Test. xii. Patr. test. Jud. § 1)).

Word Origin: Derived from ἀντί (anti, "in return") and ὁμολογέω (homologeo, "to confess" or "to agree").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνθομολογέομαι, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew terms related to praise and thanksgiving, such as:
• יָדָה (yadah, Strong's Hebrew 3034): To give thanks, laud, or praise.
• הוֹדָה (hodah, related to yadah): Thanksgiving or praise.

These Hebrew terms reflect the same spirit of gratitude and acknowledgment found in ἀνθομολογέομαι, emphasizing the continuity of this theme across both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: This verb is used in the context of expressing gratitude or praise, often in a reciprocal manner, acknowledging the goodness or favor received.

Context: The Greek term ἀνθομολογέομαι appears in the New Testament in contexts where the act of giving thanks or praise is emphasized. It is a compound word that combines the idea of mutual or reciprocal acknowledgment (ἀντί) with the act of confessing or agreeing (ὁμολογέω). This term is often used in liturgical or worship settings, where the faithful respond to God's grace and blessings with expressions of gratitude and praise.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀνθομολογέομαι is translated in a way that captures the essence of thanksgiving and acknowledgment. For example, in Luke 2:38, the prophetess Anna "gave thanks to God" upon seeing the infant Jesus, recognizing Him as the redemption of Jerusalem. This act of thanksgiving is not merely a personal expression but a public acknowledgment of God's intervention and fulfillment of His promises.

The use of ἀνθομολογέομαι underscores the importance of gratitude in the believer's life, highlighting a reciprocal relationship with God where His blessings are met with heartfelt praise. This term invites believers to consider their own responses to divine grace, encouraging a lifestyle marked by continual thanksgiving and acknowledgment of God's work in their lives.

ανθομολογήσει ανθομολογησόμεθά ανθωμολογειτο ανθωμολογείτο ἀνθωμολογεῖτο anthomologeito anthomologeîto anthōmologeito anthōmologeîtoInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts