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