KJV dictionary & concordance

boast

Meaning of “boast”

Sense 1: To glory, exult, or speak confidently concerning oneself, another, or that in which one trusts. Sense 2: An expression or ground of glorying or confidence.

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20 occurrences19 verses8 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: 1 Kings 20:11

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Proverbs 27:1

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boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Proverbs 27:1 · retained source text

¶ Boast not thy selfe of to morrow: for thou knowest not what a day may bring foorth.

1611 marginal noteHeb. to morrow day.

1611 marginal noteIam.4.13, &c.

Complete reference index — all 19 verses

1 Kings 20:11 2 Chronicles 25:19 Psalms 34:2 Psalms 44:8 Psalms 49:6 Psalms 94:4 Psalms 97:7 Proverbs 27:1 Isaiah 10:15 Isaiah 61:6 Romans 2:17 Romans 2:23 Romans 11:18 2 Corinthians 9:2 2 Corinthians 10:8 2 Corinthians 10:13 2 Corinthians 10:16 2 Corinthians 11:16 Ephesians 2:9

Where “boast” appears

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1 Kings1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Chronicles1 occurrence
1 verse Psalms5 occurrences
5 verses Proverbs1 occurrence
1 verse Isaiah2 occurrences
2 verses Romans4 occurrences
3 verses 2 Corinthians5 occurrences
5 verses Ephesians1 occurrence
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1 Kings 20:11 Psalm 34:2 Psalm 49:6 Isaiah 10:15 Romans 3:27 Galatians 6:14 Romans 2:19 Psalms 44:8 Psalms 94:4 Romans 2:17 2 Corinthians 9:2 2 Corinthians 10:13 Ephesians 2:9