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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 thou bearest the name of a Jew, and restest upon the law, and gloriest in God,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:23

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:23 - thou who gloriest in the law, through thy transgression of the law dishonorest thou God?

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 5:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 5:2 - through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 5:3 - And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 5:11 - and not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:29 - that no flesh should glory before God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:31

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:31 - that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:21 - Wherefore let no one glory in men. For all things are yours;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:7 - For who maketh thee to differ? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? but if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory as if thou hadst not received it?

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 5:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 5:12 - We are not again commending ourselves unto you, but speak as giving you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have wherewith to answer them that glory in appearance, and not in heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:14 - For if in anything I have gloried to him on your behalf, I was not put to shame; but as we spake all things to you in truth, so our glorying also which I made before Titus was found to be truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 9:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:2 - for I know your readiness, of which I glory on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia hath been prepared for a year past; and your zeal hath stirred up very many of them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:8 - For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:13 - But we will not glory beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the province which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even unto you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:15 - not glorying beyond our measure, that is, in other men’s labors; but having hope that, as your faith groweth, we shall be magnified in you according to our province unto further abundance,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:16 - so as to preach the gospel even unto the parts beyond you, and not to glory in another’s province in regard of things ready to our hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:17 - But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:12 - But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:16 - I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but if ye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:18 - Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:30

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:30 - If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weakness.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:1 - I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come 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 one will I glory: but on mine own behalf I will not glory, save in my weaknesses.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:6 - For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:9 - And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:13

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:13 - For not even they who receive circumcision do themselves keep the law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:14

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:14 - But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 2:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 2:9 - not of works, that no man should glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:3 - for we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh:

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 1:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:4 - so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which ye endure;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 1:9 - But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 4:16 - But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.
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