Romans 4:2

εἰ γὰρ Ἀβραὰμ ἐξ ἔργων ἐδικαιώθη ἔχει καύχημα ἀλλ' οὐ πρὸς τὸν θεόν

For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.

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1 Corinthians 1:31

ἵνα καθὼς γέγραπται Ὁ καυχώμενος ἐν κυρίῳ καυχάσθω

That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 11:30

Εἰ καυχᾶσθαι δεῖ τὰ τῆς ἀσθενείας μου καυχήσομαι

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

Philippians 3:9

καὶ εὑρεθῶ ἐν αὐτῷ μὴ ἔχων ἐμὴν δικαιοσύνην τὴν ἐκ νόμου ἀλλὰ τὴν διὰ πίστεως Χριστοῦ τὴν ἐκ θεοῦ δικαιοσύνην ἐπὶ τῇ πίστει

And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Ephesians 2:9

οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων ἵνα μή τις καυχήσηται

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Galatians 3:22

ἀλλὰ συνέκλεισεν ἡ γραφὴ τὰ πάντα ὑπὸ ἁμαρτίαν ἵνα ἡ ἐπαγγελία ἐκ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ δοθῇ τοῖς πιστεύουσιν

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Romans 3:20

διότι ἐξ ἔργων νόμου οὐ δικαιωθήσεται πᾶσα σὰρξ ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ διὰ γὰρ νόμου ἐπίγνωσις ἁμαρτίας

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no be flesh justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

1 Corinthians 9:16

ἐὰν γὰρ εὐαγγελίζωμαι οὐκ ἔστιν μοι καύχημα· ἀνάγκη γάρ μοι ἐπίκειται· οὐαὶ δέ μοι ἐστὶν ἐὰν μὴ εὐαγγελίζωμαι

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach the gospel! not

1 Corinthians 1:29

ὅπως μὴ καυχήσηται πᾶσα σὰρξ ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ

That no flesh should glory in his presence.

2 Corinthians 12:1

Καυχᾶσθαι δὴ οὐ συμφέρει μοι· ἐλεύσομαι γὰρ εἰς ὀπτασίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεις κυρίου

It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Galatians 6:13

οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτεμνόμενοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται

For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

Romans 15:17

ἔχω οὖν καύχησιν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τὰ πρὸς θεόν·

I have therefore whereof I may glory in through Jesus Christ those things which pertain to God.

Genesis 12:18

וַיִּקְרָא פַרְעֹה לְאַבְרָם וַיֹּאמֶר מַה-זֹּאת עָשִׂיתָ לִּי לָמָּה לֹֽא-הִגַּדְתָּ לִּי כִּי אִשְׁתְּךָ הִֽוא׃

And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?

Genesis 12:12

וְהָיָה כִּֽי-יִרְאוּ אֹתָךְ הַמִּצְרִים וְאָֽמְרוּ אִשְׁתּוֹ זֹאת וְהָֽרְגוּ אֹתִי וְאֹתָךְ יְחַיּֽוּ׃

Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.

Jeremiah 9:23

כֹּה׀ אָמַר יְהוָה אַל-יִתְהַלֵּל חָכָם בְּחָכְמָתוֹ וְאַל-יִתְהַלֵּל הַגִּבּוֹר בִּגְבֽוּרָתוֹ אַל-יִתְהַלֵּל עָשִׁיר בְּעָשְׁרֽוֹ׃

Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

2 Corinthians 5:12

οὐ γὰρ πάλιν ἑαυτοὺς συνιστάνομεν ὑμῖν ἀλλὰ ἀφορμὴν διδόντες ὑμῖν καυχήματος ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν ἵνα ἔχητε πρὸς τοὺς ἐν προσώπῳ καυχωμένους καὶ οὐ καρδίᾳ

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

Joshua 24:2

וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוֹשֻׁעַ אֶל-כָּל-הָעָם כֹּֽה-אָמַר יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל בְּעֵבֶר הַנָּהָר יָֽשְׁבוּ אֲבֽוֹתֵיכֶם מֵֽעוֹלָם תֶּרַח אֲבִי אַבְרָהָם וַֽאֲבִי נָחוֹר וַיַּֽעַבְדוּ אֱלֹהִים אֲחֵרִֽים׃

And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.

Genesis 12:20

וַיְצַו עָלָיו פַּרְעֹה אֲנָשִׁים וַֽיְשַׁלְּחוּ אֹתוֹ וְאֶת-אִשְׁתּוֹ וְאֶת-כָּל-אֲשֶׁר-לֽוֹ׃

And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.

Genesis 20:9

וַיִּקְרָא אֲבִימֶלֶךְ לְאַבְרָהָם וַיֹּאמֶר לוֹ מֶֽה-עָשִׂיתָ לָּנוּ וּמֶֽה-חָטָאתִי לָךְ כִּֽי-הֵבֵאתָ עָלַי וְעַל-מַמְלַכְתִּי חֲטָאָה גְדֹלָה מַֽעֲשִׂים אֲשֶׁר לֹא-יֵֽעָשׂוּ עָשִׂיתָ עִמָּדִֽי׃

Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.

1 Corinthians 4:7

τίς γάρ σε διακρίνει τί δὲ ἔχεις ὃ οὐκ ἔλαβες εἰ δὲ καὶ ἔλαβες τί καυχᾶσαι ὡς μὴ λαβών

For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

Ezekiel 8:9

וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָי בֹּא וּרְאֵה אֶת-הַתּוֹעֵבוֹת הָרָעוֹת אֲשֶׁר הֵם עֹשִׂים פֹּֽה׃

And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: εἰ · ee

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In the KJV here: if

if ×330 but ×31 whether ×21 though ×13 save ×12 that ×9 except ×8 else ×3

Strong's Definition G1487

if, but, whether, though, save, …

if, whether, that, etc

if, whether

Variations 2 forms of this word

Translations 34 English renderings

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: γάρ · gahr

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In the KJV here: for

for ×1016 because ×4 what ×4 and ×3 yet ×3 but ×2 him for ×2 indeed ×2

Strong's Definition G1063

for, because, what, and, yet, …

gar

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

Variations 2 forms of this word

Translations 28 English renderings

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Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action

Ἀβραὰμ

Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular More Person

Dictionary form: Ἀβραάμ · ah-vra-AM

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In the KJV here: abraham

abraham ×40 of abraham ×15 to abraham ×6 abrahams ×5 unto abraham ×2 abraham of ×1 abraham unto ×1 it to abraham ×1

Strong's Definition G11

abraham, abrahams

abraam

father of a multitude

Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch

the son of Terah and the founder of the Jewish nation

Variations 3 forms of this word

Translations 10 English renderings

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ἐξ	Speech Preposition

Dictionary form: ἐκ · ek

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In the KJV here: by

of ×369 from ×180 out of ×115 by ×50 on ×34 with ×24 out ×12 in ×8

Strong's Definition G1537

of, from, by, on, out, …

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)

out of, from, by, away from

Variations 2 forms of this word

Translations 65 English renderings

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Noun — Genitive, neuter plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"

ἔργων

Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Plural

Dictionary form: ἔργον · ER-gone

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In the KJV here: works

works ×92 work ×37 deeds ×12 the works ×8 a work ×3 deed ×3 the work ×3 the deeds ×2

Strong's Definition G2041

works, work, deeds, deed, doing, …

ergon

toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act

business, employment, that which any one is occupied

that which one undertakes to do, enterprise, undertaking

Variations 7 forms of this word

Translations 22 English renderings

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Verb — Aorist Passive Indicative, third person singular the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"

ἐδικαιώθη

Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Passive Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular

Dictionary form: δικαιόω · thee-keh-OH-oh

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In the KJV here: were justified

being justified ×4 is justified ×4 justified ×4 that justifieth ×2 we might be justified ×2 a is justified ×1 are justified ×1 be justified ×1

Strong's Definition G1344

justified, justify, justifieth, justifier, righteous, …

dikaioō

to render (i.e., show or regard as) just or innocent

to render righteous or such he ought to be

Variations 27 forms of this word

Translations 29 English renderings

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Verb — Present Active Indicative, third person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"

ἔχει	Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular

Dictionary form: ἔχω · EH-hoh

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In the KJV here: he hath

having ×82 hath ×76 have ×73 had ×39 i have ×33 we have ×33 ye have ×32 he hath ×19

Strong's Definition G2192

have, hath, had, having, hast, …

echō

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)

to have, i.e., to hold

to have (hold) in the hand, in the sense of wearing, to have (hold) possession of the mind (refers to alarm, agitating emotions, etc.), to hold fast keep, to have or comprise or involve, to regard or consider or hold as

external things such as pertain to property or riches or furniture or utensils or goods or food etc.

to be closely joined to a person or a thing

Variations 69 forms of this word

Translations 159 English renderings

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Grammar N-ASN

Noun — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action

καύχημα

Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular

Dictionary form: καύχημα · KAV-hay-ma

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In the KJV here: whereof to glory

rejoicing ×3 glorying ×2 boasting ×1 may rejoice ×1 rejoicing may be more ×1 to glory ×1 to glory of ×1 whereof to glory ×1

Strong's Definition G2745

rejoicing, glory, glorying, of, rejoice, …

kauchēma

a boast (properly, the object; by implication, the act) in a good or a bad sense

that of which one glories or can glory, matter or ground of glorying

Variations 4 forms of this word

Translations 8 English renderings

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In the KJV here: but

but ×559 yea ×15 yet ×11 nevertheless ×10 howbeit ×7 nay ×4 so but ×3 therefore ×3

Strong's Definition G235

but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, …

alla

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

nevertheless, notwithstanding

Variations 4 forms of this word

Translations 27 English renderings

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οὐ	Speech Particle More Negative

Dictionary form: οὐ · oo

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In the KJV here: not

not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11

Strong's Definition G3756

not, no, none, neither, cannot, …

the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not

no, not

Variations 5 forms of this word

Translations 67 English renderings

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Preposition

πρὸς	Speech Preposition

Dictionary form: πρός · prose

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In the KJV here: before

unto ×329 to ×186 with ×40 for ×25 against ×23 among ×20 at ×15 toward ×10

Strong's Definition G4314

unto, to, with, for, against, …

pros

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e., near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e., whither or for which it is predicated)