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Name of God’s Son

ΚΑΥΧΗΣΙΣ, καυχησις

KAUCHĒSIS, kauchēsis

Sounds Like: kow-KHEH-sees

Translations: boasting, glorying, a boasting, a glorying, boast, glory

From the root: ΚΑΥΧΑΟΜΑΙ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This word refers to the act of boasting or the object of one's boast. It can carry a positive connotation, such as 'glorying' or 'rejoicing' in something, especially in God or in one's faith. However, it can also have a negative meaning, implying arrogant or empty boasting, often associated with pride or self-exaltation. Its meaning depends heavily on the context.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine

Strong’s number: G2746 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Codex Sinaiticus
Ignatius of Antioch
  • Ignatius’ Letter to the Ephesians — 18:1
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament

From the same root

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