Word study · Greek
kaúchēsis
boasting
Say it: KOW-khay-sis (approximate)
καύχησις
What it means
Boasting, or a reason for boasting. In 2:19, "crown of boasting" or "crown of exultation" describes the Thessalonians as Paul's pride before the Lord. Also in 2 Corinthians 7:4 and Romans 15:17.
Range of meaning
- BoastWhat one can be proud of.
- ExultationJoyful pride.
In 1 Thessalonians
- Chapter 2
"Crown of boasting" (2:19).
Every verse (1)
Verses where G2746 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources