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μεγαλαυχέω G3166

G3166 is the Greek word μεγαλαυχέω, transliterated megalauchéō. The King James Version most often renders it boasteth great things.

Word: μεγαλαυχέωTransliteration: megalauchéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

akin to G837 (αὐξάνω) and G2744 (καυχάομαι)); to talk big, i.e. be grandiloquent (arrogant, egotistic).

Where it comes from

from a compound of G3173 (μέγας) and (to boast.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

boasteth great things 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: boast great things.

Verses using μεγαλαυχέω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

James 3:5 · KJV

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

Common questions

What does Strong's G3166 mean?

G3166 is the Greek word μεγαλαυχέω (megalauchéō), meaning akin to G837 (αὐξάνω) and G2744 (καυχάομαι)); to talk big, i.e. be grandiloquent (arrogant, egotistic).

How is G3166 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it boasteth great things (1 time).

How many times does G3166 appear in the Bible?

μεγαλαυχέω (megalauchéō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3166 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G3173 (μέγας) and (to boast.

Nearby entries

G3163 · μάχη — a battle, i.e. (figuratively) controversy G3164 · μάχομαι — to war, i.e. (figuratively) to quarrel, dispute G3165 · μέ — me G3167 · μεγαλεῖος — magnificent, i.e. (neuter, plural as noun)…G3168 · μεγαλειότης — superbness, i.e. glory or splendor G3169 · μεγαλοπρεπής — befitting greatness or magnificence (majestic)

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