Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατακαυχάομαι”
Understanding katakaucháomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
boast (against), glory, rejoice against. - to exult against (i.e. over)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατακαυχάομαι
Phonetickat-ak-ow-khah'-om-ahee
Transliterationkatakaucháomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
boast (against), glory, rejoice against. - to exult against (i.e. over)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 11:18 | “Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.” Word: κατακαυχάομαι (katakaucháomai) | |
| James 2:13 | “For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.” Word: κατακαυχάομαι (katakaucháomai) | |
| James 3:14 | “But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.” Word: κατακαυχάομαι (katakaucháomai) |