καυχάσθω
kaucháomai
let him boast
To take pride in, to boast, to express or feel a sense of exultation or confidence based on a person, achievement, relationship, or situation. While the core sense is 'to boast' or 'to glory,' καυχάομαι can be used both positively—expressing legitimate confidence or suitable pride—and negatively—implying empty boasting or self-exaltation. Context determines whether the sense is favorable (legitimate pride, rejoicing, exulting) or unfavorable (empty vaunting, arrogance).
James 1:9 · Word #1
Lexicon G2744
| Lemma | καυχάομαι |
| Transliteration | kaucháomai |
| Strong's | G2744 |
| Definition | To take pride in, to boast, to express or feel a sense of exultation or confidence based on a person, achievement, relationship, or situation. While the core sense is 'to boast' or 'to glory,' καυχάομαι can be used both positively—expressing legitimate confidence or suitable pride—and negatively—implying empty boasting or self-exaltation. Context determines whether the sense is favorable (legitimate pride, rejoicing, exulting) or unfavorable (empty vaunting, arrogance). |
Morphology V PRS MID IMP 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | let him boast |
| Literal | let-him-boast |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καυχάομαι |
| Strong's | G2744 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2744-04
let him boast
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), middle voice (self-involved/deponent), imperative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present middle imperative, third person singular, expresses an ongoing or characteristic command: 'let him be boasting.' As a middle (deponent) verb, it conveys personal involvement or self-reference, fitting the sense of taking pride or glorying. |
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