GreekG1391Noun (Feminine)

δόξα

doxa

150Occurrences
G1391Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

from the base of G1380 (δοκέω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
in cl.
1.expectation, judgment, opinion (4).
2.opinion, estimation in which one is held, repute; in NT, always good opinion, hence reputation, praise, honour, glory
3.Later also (not cl.) as in LXX (= הוֹד
Synonyms
*ἔπαινος τιμή *(see Hort on ).
LXX: very frequently for כָּבוֹד, also for הוֹד,פִּפְאֶרֶת, etc., 25 words in all

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Feminine)

Morphology Code

G:N-F

Full Description

Greek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

δόξα appears 150 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Revelation
17
John
15
2 Corinthians
14
Romans
14
Luke
13
1 Peter
11
1 Corinthians
8
Ephesians
8

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 10:31BSB

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 3:11BSB

For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!

Ephesians 3:16BSB

I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

Luke 14:10BSB

But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you.

Revelation 14:7BSB

And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”

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