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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 38 times in 33 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:17 - Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:23

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:23 - Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonorest thou God?

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 5:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 5:2 - By whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 5:3

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 5:11 - And not only so, but we also joy in God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:29 - That no flesh should glory in his presence.

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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 - Therefore let no man 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 from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now 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 - For we commend not ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them who glory in appearance, and not in heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:14 - For if I have boasted any thing to him concerning you, I am not ashamed; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 9:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 9:2 - For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath incited very many.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:8 - For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:13 - But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:15 - Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labors; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you, according to our rule abundantly,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:16 - To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made 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 who desire occasion; that in what 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 a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself 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 which concern my infirmities.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:1 - It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. 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 - Of such one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in my infirmities.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:6 - For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or what he heareth from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:9

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

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 12:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 12:11 - I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended by you: for in nothing am I behind the very greatest apostles, though I am nothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:13

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:13 - For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but 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 may it never be that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 2:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 2:9 - Not by works, lest any man should boast.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:3 - For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and rejoice 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 tribulations that ye endure:

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 1:9 - Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 4:16 - But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
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