αὐχέω
aucheō
to boast
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided lexicon data, the Greek word αὐχέω (aucheō) means "to boast" in a specific, likely emotional or arrogant context. This translation implies a level of self-importance, pride, or overconfidence, rather than a boastful celebration. As it only occurs once in the Bible, this word likely has a specific significance within its limited context. Without more information on its usage, we can infer that αὐχέω carries a connotation of exaggerated confidence or self-praise that may be seen as detrimental to relationships or a situation. The rarity of this word and its specific meaning provide insight into a particular type of pride or self-assurance that can have a negative impact.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text