καύχημα

kauchēmaNoun (Neuter)G2745

pride

From: from G2744 (καυχάομαι);

Short Definition

a boast (properly, the object; by implication, the act) in a good or a bad sense

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a boast
2.ground or matter of glorying
LXX Usage: chiefly for תְּהִלָּה, תִּפְאָרָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
3
2 Corinthians
3
Philippians
2
Galatians
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 5:6
  • 1 Corinthians 9:16
  • 2 Corinthians 5:12
  • Galatians 6:4
  • Philippians 1:26

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