4 occurrences in 3 translations

'Bragging' in the Bible

Zebul said to him, "Where now are your bragging words, 'Who is Abimelech that we should serve him?' Are these not the men you insulted? Go out now and fight them!"

Verse ConceptsBraggingBoasting ExcludedOther Unimportant People

When he finally finished bragging, he discarded the jawbone and named that place "Jawbone Heights."

He keeps bragging: "I've done it by the strength of my hand, and by my wisdom, because I'm so clever. I removed the boundaries of nations, and plundered their treasures; like a bull I brought down those who sat on thrones.

Verse ConceptsPride, Examples OfWisdom, Human NatureFalse WisdomActing For Oneself

We are not bragging beyond measure about other people’s labors. But we have the hope that as your faith increases, our area of ministry will be greatly enlarged,

Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth InHope, In GodGrowth In GracePaul's BoastingKeeping FaithHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveGrowingHope KjvBelieving In YourselfBoastinglimitationsothersmeasurement

Bible Theasaurus

Boastful (22 instances)
Crowing (2 instances)
Vaunt (5 instances)

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