Word study · Greek

doxa

glory

Say it: DOX-ah (approximate)

δόξα

What it means

Splendor, honor, and the visible presence of God. Stephen sees "the glory of God" (7:55), and begins by calling him "the God of glory" (7:2).

Range of meaning

  • GloryThe splendor of God.
  • HonorPraise.
  • ReputationHow one is regarded.

In Acts

  • Chapter 7

    "The God of glory," and he "saw the glory of God" (7:2, 7:55).

  • Chapter 12

    "Because he didn't give God the glory" (12:23).

Every verse (4)

Verses where G1391 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources