1 Corinthians 1:31

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἵνα, καθὼς γέγραπται, Ὁ καυχώμενος, ἐν Κυρίῳ καυχάσθω.

Transliteration

So that, kathōs gegraptai, The one kauchōmenos, in Kyriō kauchasthō.

Grammar Details

*kathōs*: adverb - just as/according as
*gegraptai*: verb, perfect, passive, indicative, 3rd person, singular - it has been written
*kauchōmenos*: participle, present, middle/passive, nominative, masculine, singular - boasting
*Kyriō*: noun, dative, masculine, singular - in Lord
*kauchasthō*: verb, present, middle/passive, imperative, 3rd person, singular - let him boast

Word Meanings

*kathōs*: just as/according as/even as
*gegraptai*: has been written/is written/stands written
*kauchōmenos*: boasting/glorying/taking pride
*kauchasthō*: let him boast/let him glory/let him take pride

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

2 Cor 10:17 : 17 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Jer 9:23-24 : 23 Thus saith Jehovah, 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; 24 but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.
Phil 3:3 : 3 for we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh:
1 Chr 16:10 : 10 Glory ye in his holy name; Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.
1 Chr 16:35 : 35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us together and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, And to triumph in thy praise.
Ps 105:3 : 3 Glory ye in his holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.
Isa 41:16 : 16 Thou shalt winnow them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them; and thou shalt rejoice in Jehovah, thou shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
Isa 45:25 : 25 In Jehovah shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.
Jer 4:2 : 2 and thou shalt swear, As Jehovah liveth, in truth, in justice, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
Gal 6:13-14 : 13 For not even they who receive circumcision do themselves keep the law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. 14 But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

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