Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καυχάομαι”
Understanding kaucháomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice. - to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
G2744
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καυχάομαι
Phonetickow-khah'-om-ahee
Transliterationkaucháomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice. - to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
33 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 5:2 | “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Word: καυχάομαι (kaucháomai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:21 | “Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;” Word: καυχάομαι (kaucháomai) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:12 | “But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.” Word: καυχάομαι (kaucháomai) | |
| Galatians 6:14 | “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Word: καυχάομαι (kaucháomai) | |
| Ephesians 2:9 | “Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Word: καυχάομαι (kaucháomai) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
33x
Most Frequent Book
2 Corinthians
Book Distribution