The meaning of “καύχησις”
Understanding kaúchēsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
boasting, whereof I may glory, glorying, rejoicing. - boasting (properly, the act - by implication, the object), in a go...
καύχησις
boasting, whereof I may glory, glorying, rejoicing. - boasting (properly, the act - by implication, the object), in a good or a bad sense
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 15:17 | “I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.” Word: καύχησις (kaúchēsis) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:24 | “Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. ” Word: καύχησις (kaúchēsis) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:19 | “For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?” Word: καύχησις (kaúchēsis) | |
| James 4:16 | “But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.” Word: καύχησις (kaúchēsis) |