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The meaning of μεγαλαυχέω

Understanding megalauchéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

boast great things. - akin to αὐξάνω and καυχάομαι) - to talk big, i.e. be grandiloquent (arrogant, egotistic)

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μεγαλαυχέω

Phoneticmeg-al-ow-kheh'-o
Transliterationmegalauchéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

boast great things. - akin to αὐξάνω and καυχάομαι) - to talk big, i.e. be grandiloquent (arrogant, egotistic)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
James 3:5

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

Word: μεγαλαυχέω (megalauchéō)

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