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κατακαυχάομαι G2620

G2620 is the Greek word κατακαυχάομαι, transliterated katakaucháomai. The King James Version most often renders it boast.

Word: κατακαυχάομαιTransliteration: katakaucháomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to exult against (i.e. over).

Where it comes from

from G2596 (κατά) and G2744 (καυχάομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

boast 2×against 1×rejoiceth against 1×glory 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: boast (against), glory, rejoice against.

Verses using κατακαυχάομαι

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 11:18 · KJV

Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

James 2:13 · KJV

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

James 3:14 · KJV

But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2620 mean?

G2620 is the Greek word κατακαυχάομαι (katakaucháomai), meaning to exult against (i.e. over).

How is G2620 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it boast (2 times), against (1 time), rejoiceth against (1 time), glory (1 time).

How many times does G2620 appear in the Bible?

κατακαυχάομαι (katakaucháomai) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2620 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G2744 (καυχάομαι).

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