Forms of the word

Dictionary
δόξα, -ης, ἡ
Greek transliteration
doxa
Simplified transliteration
doxa

Numbers

Strong's number
1391
GK Number
1518

Statistics

Frequency in New Testament
166
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
n-1c
Gloss
glory, splendor, brilliance; honor, praise
Definition

This word has a wide range of meanings in the NT, corresponding closely the Hebrew 3883: glory, splendor, brilliance, from the base meaning of the awesome light that radiates from God's presence and is associated with his acts of power; honor, praise, speaking of words of excellence and assigning highest status to God.

pr. a seeming; appearance; a notion, imagination, opinion; the opinion which obtains respecting one; reputation, credit, honor, glory; in NT honorable consideration, Lk. 14:10; praise, glorification, honor, Jn. 5:41, 44; Rom. 4:20; 15:7; dignity, majesty, Rom. 1:23; 2 Cor. 3:7; a glorious manifestation, glorious working, Jn. 11:40; 2 Pet. 1:3; pl. dignitaries, 2 Pet. 2:10; Jude 8; glorification in a future state of bliss, 2 Cor. 4:17; 2 Tim. 2:10; pride, ornament, 1 Cor. 11:15; 1 Thess. 2:20; splendid array, pomp, magnificence, Mt. 6:29; 19:28; radiance, dazzling lustre, Lk. 2:9; Acts 22:11

Greek-English Concordance for δόξα

2 Corinthians 6:8 through glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) and dishonor, through slander and praise; as deceivers, and yet true men;
2 Corinthians 8:19 And not only this, but he has been appointed by the churches to be our traveling companion as we carry out this act of kindness for the glory (doxan | δόξαν | acc sg fem) of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
2 Corinthians 8:23 As for Titus, he is my companion and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are delegates of the churches, an honor (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) to Christ.
Galatians 1:5 to whom be glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) forever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 1:6 to the praise of his glorious (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) grace with which he has highly favored us in the Beloved.
Ephesians 1:12 so that we, who have already set our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem).
Ephesians 1:14 which is the guarantee of our inheritance vouching for God’s redemption of his possession, to the praise of his glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem).
Ephesians 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem), may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation by coming to know more of him.
Ephesians 1:18 I pray that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may comprehend the hope to which he has called you, what are the rich benefits of his glorious (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) inheritance among the saints,
Ephesians 3:13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings on your behalf, which are your glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem).
Ephesians 3:16 in order that according to the riches of his glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
Ephesians 3:21 to him be glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.
Philippians 1:11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory (doxan | δόξαν | acc sg fem) and praise of God.
Philippians 2:11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory (doxan | δόξαν | acc sg fem) of God the Father.
Philippians 3:19 Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, and they glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
Philippians 3:21 who will transform our lowly bodies into the likeness of his glorious (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) body, by the power that also enables him to subject all things to himself.
Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious (doxē | δόξῃ | dat sg fem) riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:20 To our God and Father be glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) forever and ever. Amen.
Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power being strengthened according to his glorious (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) might, glorious (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) his for the display of all endurance and patience; while joyfully
Colossians 1:27 To them God chose God to make known how great among the Gentiles are the glorious (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) riches of this mystery, this among the Gentiles which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem).
Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also you will appear with him in glory (doxē | δόξῃ | dat sg fem).
1 Thessalonians 2:6 Neither did we seek praise (doxan | δόξαν | acc sg fem) from men, whether from you or from others.
1 Thessalonians 2:12 So we exhorted you, encouraged you, and charged you to conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory (doxan | δόξαν | acc sg fem).
1 Thessalonians 2:20 Yes, you are our glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) and joy!
2 Thessalonians 1:9 They will experience the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) of his power

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