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Lexicon

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

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

166 total
  1. Ephesians 3:16δόξης · glory
    I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,
  2. Ephesians 3:21δόξα · glory
    …to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
  3. Philippians 1:11δόξαν · [the] glory
    …filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
  4. Philippians 2:11δόξαν · [the] glory
    …and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
  5. Philippians 3:19δόξα · glory
    Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
  6. Philippians 3:21δόξης · glorious
    …who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.
  7. Philippians 4:19δόξῃ · glorious
    And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
  8. Philippians 4:20δόξα · glory
    To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  9. Colossians 1:11δόξης · glorious
    …being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
  10. Colossians 1:27δόξης · glorious; δόξης · glory
    To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
  11. Colossians 3:4δόξῃ · glory
    When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
  12. 1 Thessalonians 2:6δόξαν · praise
    Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.
  13. 1 Thessalonians 2:12δόξαν · glory
    …encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
  14. 1 Thessalonians 2:20δόξα · glory
    You are indeed our glory and our joy.
  15. 2 Thessalonians 1:9δόξης · glory
    They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,
  16. 2 Thessalonians 2:14δόξης · [the] glory
    To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  17. 1 Timothy 1:11δόξης · glorious
    …that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
  18. 1 Timothy 1:17δόξα · glory
    Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
  19. 1 Timothy 3:16δόξῃ · glory
    By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
  20. 2 Timothy 2:10δόξης · glory
    For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
  21. 2 Timothy 4:18δόξα · glory
    And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
  22. Titus 2:13δόξης · glorious
    …as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
  23. Hebrews 1:3δόξης · glory
    The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
  24. Hebrews 2:7δόξῃ · with glory
    You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor
  25. Hebrews 2:9δόξῃ · with glory
    But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.
  26. Hebrews 2:10δόξαν · glory
    In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
  27. Hebrews 3:3δόξης · glory
    For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.
  28. Hebrews 9:5δόξης · of glory
    Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.
  29. Hebrews 13:21δόξα · glory
    …equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  30. James 2:1δόξης · glorious
    My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.
  31. 1 Peter 1:7δόξαν · glory
    …so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  32. 1 Peter 1:11δόξας · glories
    …trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.
  33. 1 Peter 1:21δόξαν · glorified
    Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.
  34. 1 Peter 1:24δόξα · glory
    For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,
  35. 1 Peter 4:11δόξα · glory
    If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
  36. 1 Peter 4:13δόξης · glory
    But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
  37. 1 Peter 4:14δόξης · of glory
    If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
  38. 1 Peter 5:1δόξης · glory
    As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
  39. 1 Peter 5:4δόξης · of glory
    And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
  40. 1 Peter 5:10δόξαν · glory
    And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
  41. 2 Peter 1:3δόξῃ · glory
    His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
  42. 2 Peter 1:17δόξαν · glory; δόξης · Glory
    For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
  43. 2 Peter 2:10δόξας · glorious beings
    Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.
  44. 2 Peter 3:18δόξα · glory
    But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
  45. Jude 1:8δόξας · glorious [beings]
    Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.
  46. Jude 1:24δόξης · glorious
    Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
  47. Jude 1:25δόξα · [be] glory
    …to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.
  48. Revelation 1:6δόξα · glory
    …who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.