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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

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First occurrence: 1 Kings 20:11

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Romans 2:23
Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 2:23 · retained source text

Thou that makest thy boast of the Law, through breaking the Law dishonourest thou God?

Romans 11:18
boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
2 word occurrences in this verse
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1611 witness · Romans 11:18 · retained source text

Boast not against the branches: but if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

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