What does δόξα · θεός mean in the Bible?
δόξα · θεός: Radiant manifestation of divine character and worth, whether visible splendor or ascribed honor
Greek · G1391, G2316
δόξα
Glory · God
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δόξαG1391glory
Pronunciationdóxa
Radiant manifestation of divine character and presence, not mere reputation or honor
Open lexicon entry →θεόςG2316God
Pronunciationtheós
The definite article marks God as the one true God; anarthrous form emphasizes His divine nature or character.
Open lexicon entry →What does δόξα (dóxa) mean in the Bible?
δόξα · θεός: Radiant manifestation of divine character and worth, whether visible splendor or ascribed honor
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G1391, G2316?
G1391, G2316 is connected to 165 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Presence
Greek phrase. Radiant manifestation of divine character and worth, whether visible splendor or ascribed honor
Source Gloss
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
Extended definition
Radiant manifestation of divine character and worth, whether visible splendor or ascribed honor
:--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
This word appears as a noun across 5 case and number patterns. The form changes show how the word functions in a sentence; they do not change the basic lexical meaning by themselves.
Form patterns5Aligned forms165Case patternAccusative (61)Number patternSingular (162)
Nominative · Singular · FeminineLuke 2:9 · Luke 2:14 · Luke 14:10 · Luke 19:38 · John 8:54 · Rom 2:10 · Rom 9:4 · Rom 11:36 · 1 Cor 11:7 · 1 Cor 11:15 · 1 Cor 15:40 · 1 Cor 15:41 · 2 Cor 3:9 · 2 Cor 8:23 · Gal 1:5 · Eph 3:1335×
Genitive · Singular · FeminineMatt 19:28 · Matt 24:30 · Matt 25:31 · Mark 13:26 · Luke 21:27 · John 11:4 · Acts 7:2 · Acts 22:11 · Rom 3:23 · Rom 5:2 · Rom 6:4 · Rom 8:21 · Rom 9:23 · 1 Cor 2:8 · 2 Cor 3:10 · 2 Cor 3:1148×
Dative · Singular · FeminineMatt 6:29 · Matt 16:27 · Matt 25:31 · Mark 8:38 · Mark 10:37 · Luke 9:26 · Luke 9:31 · Luke 12:27 · John 17:5 · 1 Cor 15:41 · 1 Cor 15:43 · 2 Cor 3:7 · 2 Cor 3:8 · 2 Cor 3:9 · 2 Cor 3:11 · Phil 4:1921×
Accusative · Singular · FeminineMatt 4:8 · Luke 2:32 · Luke 4:6 · Luke 9:32 · Luke 17:18 · Luke 24:26 · John 1:14 · John 2:11 · John 5:41 · John 5:44 · John 7:18 · John 8:50 · John 9:24 · John 11:40 · John 12:41 · John 12:4358×
Accusative · Plural · Feminine1 Pet 1:11 · 2 Pet 2:10 · Jude 1:83×
Sampled Scripture Occurrences
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New Testament Witnesses
The glorious and majestic God.
Word Origins
δόξα is built from this root:
Why This Word Matters
Stephen’s opening emphasizes divine majesty and authority beyond temple structures.Acts 7:1-16
Canonical Themes
Presence