Word study · Greek
δόξα
doxaG1391glory
Used 166 times in the tagged text.
What it means
- expectation, judgment, opinion
- opinion, estimation in which one is held, repute
- Later also
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- δόξα, -ης, ἡ
- (δοκέω), [in LXX very frequently for כָּבוֹד, also for הוֹד ,פִּפְאֶרֶת, etc., 25 words in all ;]
- in cl.,
- 1. expectation, judgment, opinion (4Ma.5:18).
- 2. opinion, estimation in which one is held, repute; in NT, always good opinion, hence reputation, praise, honour, glory: Luk.14:10, Jhn.12:43, Heb.3:3; opposite to αἰσχύνη, Php.3:19; to ἀτιμία, 2Co.6:8; δ. κ. τιμή, Rom.2:7, 10 1Pe.1:7, 2Pe.1:17; ζητεῖν, Jhn.5:44 7:18 8:50, 1Th.2:6; λαμβάνειν, Jhn.5:41, 2Pe.1:17, Rev.5:12; διδόναι δ. τ. θεῷ (cf. נָתַן כָּבוֹד לַיהוָֹה, Jer.13:16, al.), Luk.17:18, Jhn.9:24, Act.12:23, Rom.4:20, Rev.4:9; εἰς (τ.) δ. θεοῦ, Rom.3:7 15:7, Php.1:11, al.; in doxologies, τ. θεῷ (ᾧ) ἡ δ., Luk.2:14, Rom.11:36 16:27, Gal.1:5, Eph.3:21, al.
- 3. Later also (not cl.) as in LXX (= הוֹד, Job.39:20, 1Ch.29:25; כָּבוֹד, Job.19:9, Est.5:11, al.), visible brightness, splendour, glory: of light, Act.22:11; of heavenly bodies, 1Co.15:40ff.; esp. that wh. radiates from God's presence, as manifested in the pillar of cloud and in the Holy of Holies (= כָּבוֹד, Exo.16:10 25:22 40:34, al.; and new Heb. שְׁכִינָה, 2Ma.2:8; see DB, iv, 489b), Rom.9:4, Jas.2:1 (see Hort, Mayor, in l.); hence of the manifested glory of God, Rom.1:23, Col.1:11 Eph.1:6, 12 17 3:16; of the same as communicated to man through Christ, 2Co.3:18 4:6; and of the glorious condition into which Christians shall enter hereafter, Rom.8:18, 21 9:23, 2Ti.2:10, al.
- SYN.: ἔπαινος τιμή (see Hort on 1Pe.1:7). (AS)
Same idea, other words · Glory
Glory is weight and splendor. It names the visible presence of God and the honor due him.
Where it appears
- Matthew7
- Mark3
- Luke13
- John19
- Acts4
- Romans16
- 1 Corinthians12
- 2 Corinthians19
- Galatians1
- Ephesians8
- Philippians6
- Colossians4
- 1 Thessalonians3
- 2 Thessalonians2
- 1 Timothy3
- 2 Timothy2
- Titus1
- Hebrews7
- James1
- 1 Peter10
- 2 Peter5
- Jude3
- Revelation17
Every use · 51–100 of 166 · BSB
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.
What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory—
What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory—
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.
to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.
None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.
but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering.
There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But the splendor of the heavenly bodies is of one degree, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is of another.
The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,
Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,
will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?
For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!
For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!
Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!
For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may overflow in thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;
More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering—the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, to the glory of Christ.
to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.
who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
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