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Lexicon :: Strong's G2744 - kauchaomai

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καυχάομαι
Transliteration
kauchaomai (Key)
Pronunciation
kow-khah'-om-ahee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From some (obsolete) base akin to that of aucheo (to boast) and εὔχομαι (G2172)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:645,423

Strong’s Definitions

†καυχάομαι kaucháomai, kow-khah'-om-ahee; from some (obsolete) base akin to that of αὐχέω auchéō (to boast) and G2172; to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense):—(make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 38x

The KJV translates Strong's G2744 in the following manner: glory (23x), boast (8x), rejoice (4x), make boast (2x), joy (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 38x
The KJV translates Strong's G2744 in the following manner: glory (23x), boast (8x), rejoice (4x), make boast (2x), joy (1x).

  1. to glory (whether with reason or without)

  2. to glory on account of a thing

  3. to glory in a thing

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†καυχάομαι kaucháomai, kow-khah'-om-ahee; from some (obsolete) base akin to that of αὐχέω auchéō (to boast) and G2172; to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense):—(make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice.
STRONGS G2744:
καυχάομαι, καυχῶμαι, 2 person singular καυχᾶσαι ( Romans 2:17, 23; 1 Corinthians 4:7; see κατακαυχάομαι ); future καυχήσομαι; 1 aorist ἐκαυχησαμην; perfect κεκαύχημαι; ( καύχη a boast); (from Pindar and Herodotus down); the Sept. mostly for הִתְהַלֵּל; in the N. T. often used by Paul (some 35 times; by James twice); to glory (whether with reason or without): absolutely, 1 Corinthians 1:31a; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 13:3 L (stereotype edition, WH (see καίω )); 2 Cor. 10:( 2 Corinthians 10:13), 2 Corinthians 10:17a; 2 Corinthians 11:16, 18; 12:1, 6, 11 Rec.; Ephesians 2:9; James 4:16; τί (accusative of the thing (cf. Winers Grammar, 222 (209))), to glory (on account) of a thing: 2 Corinthians 9:2 ( ἥν καυχῶμαι ὑπέρ ὑμῶν Μακεδόσιν, which I boast of on your behalf unto the Macedonians ( Buttmann, § 133, 1); cf. 2 Corinthians 7:14 (and see below)); 2 Corinthians 11:30 ( Proverbs 27:1; Lucian, ocyp. 120); followed by ἐν with the dative of the object ( Winers Grammar, § 33 d.; Buttmann, § 133, 23), to glory in a thing (by a usage foreign to classical Greek; but the Latin says glorior in aliquo): Romans 2:23; Romans 5:3; 1 Corinthians 3:21; 2 Corinthians 5:12; 2 Corinthians 10:15; 2 Corinthians 11:12 (cf. Buttmann, 106 (92)); 2 Corinthians 12:5, 9; Galatians 6:13; 2 Thessalonians 1:4 R G; James 1:9 ( Jeremiah 9:23; 1 Chronicles 16:35); ἐν Θεῷ, ἐν τῷ Θεῷ, in God, i. e. the knowledge of God, intimacy with him, his favors, etc. Romans 2:17; Romans 5:11 ( ἐν τοῖς θεοῖς, Theophilus ad Autol. 1, 1, 1); ἐν κυρίῳ, 1 Corinthians 1:31b; 2 Corinthians 10:17b; ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ, Philippians 3:3; followed by ἐπί with the dative of the object (cf. Winers Grammar, § 33 d.; Buttmann, § 133, 23), Romans 5:2 ( Proverbs 25:14; Sir. 30:2: Diodorus 16:70); περί τίνος, 2 Corinthians 10:8; εἰς τί, in regard of, in reference to, 2 Corinthians 10:16 ( Aristotle, pol. 5, 10, p. 1311, 4). ὑπέρ with the genitive of person, to one's advantage, to the praise of one (on one's behalf): 2 Corinthians 7:14; 2 Corinthians 12:5. ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ, as though standing in his presence, 1 Corinthians 1:29 (cf. Buttmann, 17, 3 (150). Compare: ἐνκαυχάομαι, κατακαυχάομαι.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Chronicles
16:35
Proverbs
25:14; 27:1
Jeremiah
9:23
Romans
2:17; 2:17; 2:23; 2:23; 5:2; 5:3; 5:11
1 Corinthians
1:29; 1:31; 1:31; 3:21; 4:7; 4:7; 13:3
2 Corinthians
5:12; 7:14; 7:14; 9:2; 10; 10:8; 10:13; 10:15; 10:16; 10:17; 10:17; 11:12; 11:16; 11:18; 11:30; 12:1; 12:5; 12:5; 12:6; 12:9; 12:11
Galatians
6:13
Ephesians
2:9
Philippians
3:3
2 Thessalonians
1:4
James
1:9; 4:16

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2744 matches the Greek καυχάομαι (kauchaomai),
which occurs 37 times in 32 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:17 -

But if you bear the name “Jew” and rely on the Law [for your salvation] and boast in [your special relationship to] God,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:23

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:23 - You who boast in the Law, do you [repeatedly] dishonor God by [fn]breaking the Law?

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 5:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 5:2 - Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand. Let us rejoice in our [fn]hope and the confident assurance of [experiencing and enjoying] the glory of [our great] God [the manifestation of His excellence and power].

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 5:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 5:3 - And not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient endurance;

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 5:11 - Not only that, but we also rejoice in God [rejoicing in His love and perfection] through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received and enjoy our reconciliation [with God].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:29 - so that no one may [be able to] boast in the presence of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:31

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:31 - so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “HE WHO BOASTS and GLORIES, LET HIM BOAST and GLORY IN THE LORD.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:21 - So let no one boast in men [about their wisdom, or of having this or that one as a leader]. For all things are yours,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:7 - For who regards you as superior or what sets you apart as special? What do you have that you did not receive [from another]? And if in fact you received it [from God or someone else], why do you boast as if you had not received it [but had gained it by yourself]?

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 5:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 5:12 - We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an occasion to be [rightfully] proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in [outward] appearances [the virtues they pretend to have] rather than what is [actually] in heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:14 - For if I have boasted to him at all concerning you, I was not disappointed. But just as everything we ever said to you was true, so our boasting [about you] to Titus has proved true also.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 9:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:2 - for I know your eagerness [to promote this cause], and I have [proudly] boasted to the people of Macedonia about it, telling them that [fn]Achaia has been prepared since last year [for this contribution], and your enthusiasm has inspired the majority of them [to respond].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:8 - For even though I boast rather freely about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be ashamed [of the truth],

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:13 - We, on the other hand, will not boast beyond our proper limit, but [will keep] within the [fn]limits of our commission (territory, authority) which God has granted to us as a measure, which reaches and includes even you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:15 - We do not go beyond our proper limit, boasting in the work of other men, but we have the hope that as your faith [in Christ and His divine power] continues to grow, our field among you may be greatly expanded [but still within the limits of our commission],

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:16 - so that we may preach the gospel even in the lands beyond you, but not to boast in work already accomplished in another one’s field of activity.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:17 - However, “LET HIM WHO BOASTS BOAST IN THE LORD.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:12 -

But what I am doing I will keep doing, [for I am determined to keep this independence] in order to cut off the claim of those who want an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things they brag about.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:16 -

I repeat then, let no one think that I am foolish; but even if you do, at least accept me as foolish, so that I too may boast a little.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:18 - Since many boast [of worldly things and brag] about human accomplishments, I will boast too.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:30

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:30 -

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that reveal my weakness [the things by which I am made weak in the eyes of my opponents].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:1 -

It is necessary to boast, though nothing is gained by it; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:5 - On behalf of such a man [and his experiences] I will boast; but in my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:6 - If I wish to boast, I will not be foolish, because I will be speaking the truth. But I abstain [from it], so that no one will credit me with more than [is justified by what] he sees in me or hears from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:9 - but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:13

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:13 - For even the circumcised [Jews] themselves do not [really] keep the Law, but they want to have you circumcised so that they may boast in your flesh [that is, in the fact that they convinced you to be circumcised].

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:14

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:14 - But far be it from me to boast [in anything or anyone], except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 2:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 2:9 - not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:3 - for we [who are born-again have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, set apart for His purpose and] are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory and take pride and exult in Christ Jesus and place no confidence [in what we have or who we are] in the flesh—

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 1:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:4 - Therefore, we speak of you with pride among the churches of God for your steadfastness [your unflinching endurance, and patience] and your firm faith in the midst of all the persecution and [crushing] distress which you endure.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 1:9 -

Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position [as a born-again believer, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God];

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 4:16 - But as it is, you boast [vainly] in your pretension and arrogance. All such boasting is evil.
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