Bible Dictionary

Glory

Great honor, praise, splendor, or magnificence.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

206 of 516

Letter

G

Meaning

Great honor, praise, splendor, or magnificence.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 24:16-17
  • Psalm 19:1
  • Isaiah 6:3
  • John 1:14
  • Romans 3:23
  • 2 Corinthians 4:6
  • Hebrews 1:3
  • Revelation 21:23

Original Language

Hebrew

כָּבוֹד

kavod

glory; honor

Greek

δόξα

doxa

glory; honor

Meaning

Glory is great honor, praise, splendor, or magnificence.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, glory refers to honor, majesty, splendor, or excellence.

The term is used of God’s glory, the honor given to people, and other expressions of greatness or praise.


Key References

  • Exodus 24:16-17
  • Psalm 19:1
  • Isaiah 6:3
  • John 1:14
  • Romans 3:23
  • 2 Corinthians 4:6
  • Hebrews 1:3
  • Revelation 21:23

  • Honour
  • Majesty
  • Praise
  • Worship
  • Holiness

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 24:16-17
  • Psalm 19:1
  • Isaiah 6:3
  • John 1:14
  • Romans 3:23
  • 2 Corinthians 4:6
  • Hebrews 1:3
  • Revelation 21:23

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Study Topics

glory worship majesty praise