καύχημα
kaúchēma
Source or object of boasting, that which provides occasion for pride, sometimes with the implication of confident self-affirmation or rejoicing. It can denote something for which one legitimately or illegitimately takes pride, or the state of exulting in something or someone. In various contexts, may refer to both the content and the act of boasting, pride, or exultation.
Hebrews 3:6 · Word #18
Lexicon G2745
| Lemma | καύχημα |
| Transliteration | kaúchēma |
| Strong's | G2745 |
| Definition | Source or object of boasting, that which provides occasion for pride, sometimes with the implication of confident self-affirmation or rejoicing. It can denote something for which one legitimately or illegitimately takes pride, or the state of exulting in something or someone. In various contexts, may refer to both the content and the act of boasting, pride, or exultation. |
Morphology N ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καύχημα |
| Strong's | G2745 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2745-01
ground for boasting
| Morphological Notes | Noun, neuter, singular; attested in nominative singular (NNS) and accusative singular (ANS) forms. |
| Rendering Rationale | The -μα ending marks the result or object of the verbal action (that which one boasts in). As a neuter singular noun (accusative or nominative depending on form), it denotes the object or basis that constitutes one’s boasting. |
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