"to boast, glory over, assume superiority over, Rom. 11:18 (2x); Jas. 2:13; 3:14*"
Definition and meaning
to boast, glory over, assume superiority over, Rom. 11:18 (2x); Jas. 2:13; 3:14*
In the original Greek the word is written: κατακαυχάομαι
Historical context
Paul wrote Romans from Corinth, one of the most important commercial cities in the empire. Rome had a Jewish population of around 50,000. The letter addresses real tensions between Jewish believers with centuries of Torah tradition and Gentile believers with no such background. Emperor Nero was on the throne. Within ten years he would execute both Paul and Peter.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of katakauchaomai (G2620) across the King James Bible.
Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
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Common questions
Strong's G2620 (katakauchaomai) is a Greek word that means: to boast, glory over, assume superiority over, Rom. 11:18 (2x); Jas. 2:13; 3:14* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word katakauchaomai (G2620) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2620 is katakauchaomai, a Greek word defined as: to boast, glory over, assume superiority over, Rom. 11:18 (2x); Jas. 2:13; 3:14*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
katakauchaomai is a Greek word found in the New Testament.