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Strong's G2620 κατακαυχάομαι (katakauchaomai)

Katakauchaomai means “glory” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2620 — chacah (“have hope”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2620
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 4

Strong's G2620 Quick Answer

Strong's G2620 κατακαυχάομαι (katakauchaomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. katakauchaomai (kat-ak-au-khah'-om-ai) v. 1. to exult against (i.e. over) [from G2596 and G2744] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include against. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
katakauchaomai (kat-ak-au-khah'-om-ai) v. 1. to exult against (i.e. over) [from G2596 and G2744]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
against

Meaning and Definition

katakauchaomai (kat-ak-au-khah'-om-ai) v. 1. to exult against (i.e. over) [from G2596 and G2744] KJV: boast (against), glory, rejoice against Root(s): G2596, G2744

Original Word
κατακαυχάομαι
Transliteration
katakauchaomai
Derivation
Root: καυχάομαι R1: 2596 R2: 2744
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2620. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to boast

Usage: κατα-καυχάομαι, -ῶμαι [in LXX: Zec.10:12 (הָלַךְ hith.), Jer.50:11 (עָלַז), Jer.50:38 (הָלַל)* ;] __1. to boast against, exult over: with genitive, Rom.11:18, Jas.2:13; before κατά, with genitive, Jas.3:14 (T, om. κατά). __2. before ἐν, to glory in (Za., l.with, Jer.27:38).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2620 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render katakauchaomai, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

against Romans 11:18

How Strong's G2620 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2620 (κατακαυχάομαι) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2620 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2620 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

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.

Strong's G2620 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Jeremiah 27:11 Septuagint / Brenton

Because ye rejoiced, and boasted, while plundering my heritage; because ye exulted as calves in the grass, and pushed with the horn as bulls.

Jeremiah 27:38 Septuagint / Brenton

and they shall be ashamed: for it is a land of graven images; and in the islands, where they boasted.

Zechariah 10:12 Septuagint / Brenton

And I will strengthen them in the Lord their God; and they shall boast in his name, saith the Lord.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2620.

Jeremiah 27:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Because ye rejoiced, and boasted, while plundering my heritage; because ye exulted as calves in the grass, and pushed with the horn as bulls.
Jeremiah 27:38 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and they shall be ashamed: for it is a land of graven images; and in the islands, where they boasted.
Zechariah 10:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I will strengthen them in the Lord their God; and they shall boast in his name, saith the Lord.
Romans 11:18 New Testament, KJV
Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
James 2:13 New Testament, KJV
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
James 3:14 New Testament, KJV
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2620, grouped by book.

Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
James 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2620 FAQ

What does katakauchaomai (κατακαυχάομαι) mean?

Katakauchaomai (Strong's G2620) is a Greek word most simply glossed "glory". katakauchaomai (kat-ak-au-khah'-om-ai) v. 1. to exult against (i.e. over) [from G2596 and G2744]

How many times is katakauchaomai (κατακαυχάομαι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G2620 across 4 books.

Where can I study katakauchaomai (κατακαυχάομαι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2620 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate katakauchaomai (κατακαυχάομαι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as against. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2620 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2620, with linked reader references where each row is available.