καύχημα
kauchēma
pride
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word καύχημα (kauchēma) translated to "pride". This term is used 11 times in the Bible. Analytically, καύχημα highlights an inflated sense of self-importance, where an individual or group places excessive value in their own accomplishments, possessions, or status. Emotions like boasting, arrogance, and self-exaltation are often at the core of καύχημα. The significant aspect of καύχημα lies in its negative connotation, implying a disconnect from humility and a disregard for the well-being of others. This sense of pride can lead to isolation, conflict, and a general breakdown in relationships. Its presence can hinder people from receiving feedback, advice, or guidance from others, causing them to become detached and unyielding. The mention of καύχημα throughout the Bible underscores its impact on personal and interpersonal dynamics. By understanding and recognizing the signs of pride, individuals can take proactive steps to address these issues before they escalate.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
11 total occurrences across the text
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
1 Corinthians 5:6Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast leavens the whole lump?
1 Corinthians 9:15But I have used none of these things, and I don’t write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather die, than that anyone should make my boasting void.
1 Corinthians 9:16For if I preach the Good News, I have nothing to boast about; for necessity is laid on me; but woe is to me if I don’t preach the Good News.
2 Corinthians 1:14as also you acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:12For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.
2 Corinthians 9:3But I have sent the brothers that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared,
Galatians 6:4But let each man examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast in himself, and not in someone else.
Philippians 1:26that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.
Philippians 2:16holding up the word of life, that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I didn’t run in vain nor labor in vain.
Hebrews 3:6but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house. We are his house, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.