The meaning of “δόξα”

Understanding dóxa reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1391

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

δόξα

Phoneticdox'-ah

Transliterationdóxa

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship. - glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

150 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 16:27	“For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”
Acts 12:23	“And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.”
Galatians 1:5	“To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Thessalonians 2:12	“That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.”
Titus 2:13	“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

150x

Most Frequent Book

Revelation

Book Distribution

Matthew7

Mark3

Luke13

John15

Acts4

Romans15

1 Corinthians8

2 Corinthians13

Galatians1

Ephesians8

Philippians6

Colossians3

1 Thessalonians3

2 Thessalonians2

1 Timothy3

2 Timothy2

Titus1

Hebrews7

James1

1 Peter11

2 Peter4

Jude3

Revelation17

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