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Strong's G2745 καύχημα (kauchema)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2745 — charchac (“Harhas”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2745
Language Greek
Linked Usages 34
Books 15

Strong's G2745 Quick Answer

Strong's G2745 καύχημα (kauchema) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kauchema (kau'-khay-mah) n. 1. a boast (properly, the object 2. (by implication) the act) in a good or a bad sense It has 34 linked Bible usages across 15 books. Visible English usage signals include glory, whereof, good, glorying, and boasting. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kauchema (kau'-khay-mah) n. 1. a boast (properly, the object 2. (by implication) the act) in a good or a bad sense
Usage
34 linked usages
Books
15 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
glory, whereof, good, glorying, and boasting

Meaning and Definition

kauchema (kau'-khay-mah) n. 1. a boast (properly, the object 2. (by implication) the act) in a good or a bad sense [from G2744] KJV: boasting, (whereof) to glory (of), glorying, rejoice(-ing) Root(s): G2744

Original Word
καύχημα
Transliteration
kauchema
Derivation
Root: καυχάομαι R1: 2744
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2745. 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)

pride

Usage: καύχημα, -τος, τό (καυχάομαι), [in LXX chiefly for תְּהִלָּה, תִּפְאָרָה ;] __1. a boast (Pind.): 2Co.5:12 9:3 (Thayer, see word; e. contra, 2, Ellic., Lft., on Gal.6:4; Lft., Notes, 204, 277). __2. ground or matter of glorying: Rom.4:2, 1Co.5:6 9:15-16, 2Co.1:14, Gal.6:4, Php.1:26 2:16, Heb.3:6 (cf. καύχησις).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2745 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kauchema, 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.

How Strong's G2745 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 14 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2745 (καύχημα) appears 23 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2745 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 G2745 in the New Testament

11 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 4:2 KJV

For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.

1 Corinthians 5:6 KJV

Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

1 Corinthians 9:15 KJV

But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

Strong's G2745 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

14 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 10:21 Septuagint / Brenton

He is thy boast, and he is thy God, who has wrought in the midst of thee these great and glorious things, which thine eyes have seen.

Deuteronomy 26:19 Septuagint / Brenton

and that thou shouldest be above all nations, as he has made thee renowned, and a boast, and glorious, that thou shouldest be a holy people to the Lord thy God, as he has spoken.

Deuteronomy 33:29 Septuagint / Brenton

Blessed art thou, O Israel; Who is like to thee, O people saved by the Lord? Thy helper shall hold his shield over thee, And his sword is thy boast; And thine enemies shall speak falsely to thee, And thou shalt tread upon their neck.

Strong's G2745 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

9 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 15:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And when they came unto her, they blessed her with one accord, and said unto her, Thou art the exaltation of Israel, thou art the great glory of Israel, thou art the great rejoicing of our nation:

Wisdom of Sirach 9:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And let just men eat and drink with thee; And let thy glorying be in the fear of the Lord.

Usage Excerpts

First 34 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2745.

Deuteronomy 10:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He is thy boast, and he is thy God, who has wrought in the midst of thee these great and glorious things, which thine eyes have seen.
Deuteronomy 26:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and that thou shouldest be above all nations, as he has made thee renowned, and a boast, and glorious, that thou shouldest be a holy people to the Lord thy God, as he has spoken.
Deuteronomy 33:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Blessed art thou, O Israel; Who is like to thee, O people saved by the Lord? Thy helper shall hold his shield over thee, And his sword is thy boast; And thine enemies shall speak falsely to thee, And thou shalt tread upon their neck.
1 Chronicles 16:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Glory and praise are in his presence; Strength and rejoicing are in his place.
1 Chronicles 29:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the might: for thou art Lord of all things that are in heaven and upon the earth: before thy face every king and nation is troubled.
Psalms 88:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thou art the boast of their strength; And in thy good pleasure shall our horn be exalted,
Proverbs 11:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: But the boast of the ungodly perishes.
Proverbs 19:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A merciful man is long-suffering; And his triumph overtakes transgressors.
Jeremiah 13:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For as a girdle cleaves about the loins of a man, so have I caused to cleave to myself the house of Israel, and the whole house of Judah; that they might be to me a famous people, and a praise, and a glory: but they did not hearken to me.
Jeremiah 17:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved; for thou art my boast.
Jeremiah 28:41 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
How has the boast of all the earth been taken and caught in a snare! how has Babylon become a desolation among the nations!
Zephaniah 3:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Behold, I will work in thee for thy sake at that time, saith the Lord: and I will save her that was oppressed, and receive her that was rejected; and I will make them a praise, and honored in all the earth.
Zephaniah 3:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And their enemies shall be ashamed at that time, when I shall deal well with you, and at the time when I shall receive you: for I will make you honored and a praise among all the nations of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before you, saith the Lord.
Zechariah 12:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord shall save the tabernacles of Judah as at the beginning, that the boast of the house of David, and the pride of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, may not magnify themselves against Judah.
Romans 4:2 New Testament, KJV
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
1 Corinthians 5:6 New Testament, KJV
Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
1 Corinthians 9:15 New Testament, KJV
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.
1 Corinthians 9:16 New Testament, KJV
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
2 Corinthians 1:14 New Testament, KJV
As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:12 New Testament, KJV
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
2 Corinthians 9:3 New Testament, KJV
Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:
Galatians 6:4 New Testament, KJV
But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
Philippians 1:26 New Testament, KJV
That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
Philippians 2:16 New Testament, KJV
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Hebrews 3:6 New Testament, KJV
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Judith 15:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when they came unto her, they blessed her with one accord, and said unto her, Thou art the exaltation of Israel, thou art the great glory of Israel, thou art the great rejoicing of our nation:
Wisdom of Sirach 1:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.
Wisdom of Sirach 9:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And let just men eat and drink with thee; And let thy glorying be in the fear of the Lord.
Wisdom of Sirach 10:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Whether he be rich, noble or poor, Their glory is the fear of the Lord.
Wisdom of Sirach 25:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Much experience is the crown of old men, And the fear of God is their glory.
Wisdom of Sirach 44:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
All these were honored in their generations, And were the glory of their times.
Wisdom of Sirach 45:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He put upon him perfect glory; And strengthened him with rich garments, With breeches, with a long robe, and the ephod.
Wisdom of Sirach 45:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He set a crown of gold upon the miter, Wherein was engraven Holiness, An ornament of honor, a costly work, The desires of the eyes, goodly and beautiful.
Wisdom of Sirach 50:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
When he put on the robe of honor, And was clothed with the perfection of glory, When he went up to the holy altar, He made the garment of holiness honorable.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2745, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zephaniah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 8 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2745 FAQ

What does kauchema (καύχημα) mean?

Kauchema (Strong's G2745) is a Greek word most simply glossed "boasting". kauchema (kau'-khay-mah) n. 1. a boast (properly, the object 2. (by implication) the act) in a good or a bad sense

How many times is kauchema (καύχημα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 34 linked usages for Strong's G2745 across 15 books.

Where can I study kauchema (καύχημα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2745 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kauchema (καύχημα)?

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

Does Strong's G2745 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 14 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 9 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2745, with linked reader references where each row is available.