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δοξάζω

doxazōto glorifyHow to read Greek
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Definition

δοξάζω

(δόξα), [in LXX chiefly for כָּבַד ni., pi., also for פָּאַר, etc. ;]

1. to think, suppose, hold an opinion (Æsch., Plat., al.).

2. To bestow δόξα (which see) on, to magnify, extol, praise (Thuc., iii, 45; Plut., al.): with accusative, Matthew 5:16, Mark 2:12, John 8:54, Romans 15:6, 1 Peter 2:12, al.; id. before ἐπί Luke 2:20; ἐν, Galatians 1:24, 1 Peter 4:16.

3. In LXX and NT (see: δόξα, 3), to clothe with splendour, glorify (Exodus 34:29-30, Psalm 37:20, Isaiah 44:23, Esther 3:1, al): Romans 8:30, 2 Corinthians 3:10, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, 1 Peter 1:8, al.; of Christ, John 7:39; 8:54, al. (on the Johannine use, see Cremer, 211; Westc., Jo., Intr.); of the Father, John 13:31-32, 1 Peter 4:11, al. (cf. ἐν-, συν-δοξάζω).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

61 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 3:10δεδοξασμένον · was once glorious
    Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
  2. 2 Corinthians 9:13δοξάζοντες · [the saints] will glorify
    Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.
  3. Galatians 1:24ἐδόξαζον · they glorified
    And they glorified God because of me.
  4. 2 Thessalonians 3:1δοξάζηται · be held in honor
    Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
  5. Hebrews 5:5ἐδόξασεν · take upon Himself the glory
    So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.”
  6. 1 Peter 1:8δεδοξασμένῃ · glorious
    Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
  7. 1 Peter 2:12δοξάσωσιν · [and] glorify
    Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
  8. 1 Peter 4:11δοξάζηται · may be glorified
    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.
  9. 1 Peter 4:16δοξαζέτω · glorify
    But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.
  10. Revelation 15:4δοξάσει · glorify
    Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
  11. Revelation 18:7ἐδόξασεν · she has glorified
    As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’