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 Thessalonians 2:14 And he called you to this salvation through our gospel, that you might come to share the glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 1:11 in conformity to the gospel of the glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) of the blessed God with which I was entrusted.
1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the king of ages, incorruptible, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) for all time. Amen.
1 Timothy 3:16 And undeniably great is the mystery of godliness, who was revealed in flesh, was vindicated in spirit, appeared to angels; was preached among the nations, was believed in the world, was taken up in glory (doxē | δόξῃ | dat sg fem).
2 Timothy 2:10 On account of this I am enduring all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may experience the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem).
2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) in the ages of ages, Amen.
Titus 2:13 waiting for the blessed hope, the appearing of the glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
Hebrews 1:3 This Son is the radiance of his glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) and the exact representation of his nature, and although sustaining all there is by the word of his power, yet made purification for sins, and then sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Hebrews 2:7 You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory (doxē | δόξῃ | dat sg fem) and honor,
Hebrews 2:9 But we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory (doxē | δόξῃ | dat sg fem) and honor.
Hebrews 2:10 For it was appropriate that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory (doxan | δόξαν | acc sg fem), should make the champion of their salvation perfect through suffering.
Hebrews 3:3 For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.
Hebrews 9:5 Above it were the cherubim of glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) overshadowing the place of forgiveness. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.
Hebrews 13:21 make you complete with everything good to do his will, accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) forever forever and ever. Amen.
James 2:1 My brothers, stop showing favoritism as you live out your faith in our glorious (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:7 so that the genuineness of your faith (which is more precious than gold that perishes), having been tested by fire, may be found to your praise and glory (doxan | δόξαν | acc sg fem) and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:11 trying to discover what time or manner of time the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories (doxas | δόξας | acc pl fem) that would follow.
1 Peter 1:21 who through him believe in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory (doxan | δόξαν | acc sg fem), so that your faith and hope are in God.
1 Peter 1:24 For “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) like the flower of grass; the grass dries up and its flower falls;
1 Peter 4:11 if someone speaks, as speaking the oracles of God; if someone serves, as by the strength that God supplies — so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory (doxa | δόξα | nom sg fem) and power forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice insofar as you now share the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) is revealed, you may also rejoice and be glad.
1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem), that is, the Spirit of God, is resting on you.
1 Peter 5:1 Therefore I, a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) the glory (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) that is about to be revealed, exhort the elders among you:
1 Peter 5:4 Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious (doxēs | δόξης | gen sg fem) crown that will not tarnish.
1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, the one who has called you into his eternal glory (doxan | δόξαν | acc sg fem) in Christ, will, after you have suffered a little while, himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

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