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δόξα

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine166 occurrences23 books149 verses

Definition

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: Luke 14:10, John 12:43, Hebrews 3:3; opposite to αἰσχύνη, Philippians 3:19; to ἀτιμία, 2 Corinthians 6:8; δ. κ. τιμή, Romans 2:7, 10, 1 Peter 1:7, 2 Peter 1:17; ζητεῖν, John 5:44; 7:18; 8:50, 1 Thessalonians 2:6; λαμβάνειν, John 5:41, 2 Peter 1:17, Revelation 5:12; διδόναι δ. τ. θεῷ (cf. נָתַן כָּבוֹד לַיהוָֹה, Jeremiah 13:16, al.), Luke 17:18, John 9:24, Acts 12:23, Romans 4:20, Revelation 4:9; εἰς (τ.) δ. θεοῦ, Romans 3:7; 15:7, Philippians 1:11, al.; in doxologies, τ. θεῷ (ᾧ) ἡ δ., Luke 2:14, Romans 11:36; 16:27, Galatians 1:5, Ephesians 3:21, al.

3. Later also (not cl.) as in LXX (= הוֹד, Job 39:20, 1 Chronicles 29:25; כָּבוֹד, Job 19:9, Esther 5:11, al.), visible brightness, splendour, glory: of light, Acts 22:11; of heavenly bodies, 1 Corinthians 15:40ff.; esp. that wh. radiates from God's presence, as manifested in the pillar of cloud and in the Holy of Holies (= כָּבוֹד, Exodus 16:10; 25:22; 40:34, al.; and new Heb. שְׁכִינָה, 2Ma.2.8; see DB, iv, 489b), Romans 9:4, James 2:1 (see Hort, Mayor, in l.); hence of the manifested glory of God, Romans 1:23, Colossians 1:11, Ephesians 1:6, 12, 17; 3:16; of the same as communicated to man through Christ, 2 Corinthians 3:18; 4:6; and of the glorious condition into which Christians shall enter hereafter, Romans 8:18, 21; 9:23, 2 Timothy 2:10, al.

Synonyms: ἔπαινος τιμή (see Hort on 1 Peter 1:7).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δόξα:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

166 total
  1. Romans 3:23δόξης · glory
    …for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
  2. Romans 4:20δόξαν · glory
    Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
  3. Romans 5:2δόξης · glory
    …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.
  4. Romans 6:4δόξης · glory
    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.
  5. Romans 8:18δόξαν · glory
    I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
  6. Romans 8:21δόξης · glorious
    …that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
  7. Romans 9:4δόξα · divine glory
    …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.
  8. Romans 9:23δόξης · glory {known}; δόξαν · 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—
  9. Romans 11:36δόξα · glory
    For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
  10. Romans 15:7δόξαν · glory
    Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.
  11. Romans 16:27δόξα · glory
    …to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
  12. 1 Corinthians 2:7δόξαν · glory
    No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.
  13. 1 Corinthians 2:8δόξης · of glory
    None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
  14. 1 Corinthians 10:31δόξαν · glory
    So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
  15. 1 Corinthians 11:7δόξα · glory; δόξα · [the] glory
    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.
  16. 1 Corinthians 11:15δόξα · glory
    …but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering.
  17. 1 Corinthians 15:40δόξα · splendor
    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.
  18. 1 Corinthians 15:41δόξα · [degree of] splendor; δόξα; δόξα; δόξῃ · splendor
    The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
  19. 1 Corinthians 15:43δόξῃ · glory
    It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
  20. 2 Corinthians 1:20δόξαν · [the] glory
    For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
  21. 2 Corinthians 3:7δόξῃ · {such} glory; δόξαν · 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,
  22. 2 Corinthians 3:8δόξῃ · glorious
    …will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?
  23. 2 Corinthians 3:9δόξα · was glorious; δόξῃ · glorious
    For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!
  24. 2 Corinthians 3:10δόξης · glory [that]
    Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
  25. 2 Corinthians 3:11δόξης · glory; δόξῃ · glory
    For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!
  26. 2 Corinthians 3:18δόξαν · glory; δόξης; δόξαν · with intensifying glory
    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.
  27. 2 Corinthians 4:4δόξης · glory
    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.
  28. 2 Corinthians 4:6δόξης · glory
    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.
  29. 2 Corinthians 4:15δόξαν · glory
    All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God.
  30. 2 Corinthians 4:17δόξης · of glory
    For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
  31. 2 Corinthians 6:8δόξης · glory
    …through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;
  32. 2 Corinthians 8:19δόξαν · honor
    More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
  33. 2 Corinthians 8:23δόξα · [the] glory
    As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
  34. Galatians 1:5δόξα · glory
    …to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  35. Ephesians 1:6δόξης · glorious
    …to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
  36. Ephesians 1:12δόξης · glory
    …in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.
  37. Ephesians 1:14δόξης · glory
    …who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
  38. Ephesians 1:17δόξης · glorious
    …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.
  39. Ephesians 1:18δόξης · glorious
    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,
  40. Ephesians 3:13δόξα · glory
    So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.