The meaning of “כָּבוֹד”
Understanding kâbôwd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
rarely כָּבֹד kâbôd (kaw-bode'); from כָּבַד glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). - properly, weight, but only figurativ...
כָּבוֹד
rarely כָּבֹד kâbôd (kaw-bode'); from כָּבַד glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). - properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 45:13 | “And ye shall tell my father of all my glory in Egypt, and of all that ye have seen; and ye shall haste and bring down my father hither.” Word: כָּבוֹד (kâbôwd) | |
| Joshua 7:19 | “And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.” Word: כָּבוֹד (kâbôwd) | |
| Nehemiah 9:5 | “Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.” Word: כָּבוֹד (kâbôwd) | |
| Ecclesiastes 10:1 | “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.” Word: כָּבוֹד (kâbôwd) | |
| Hosea 9:11 | “As for Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception.” Word: כָּבוֹד (kâbôwd) |
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Theological Word Study: Glory
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Glory, weight, honor
The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11).
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Glory, majesty, splendor
The Greek doxa (δόξα) means glory, splendor, or magnificence—the radiant manifestation of God's perfection. Christ revealed the Father's glory: 'we beheld his glory' (John 1:14).