Word study · Greek

doxa

glory

Say it: DOX-ah (approximate)

δόξα

What it means

Splendor, honor, and the visible presence of God. "All have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God" (3:23).

Range of meaning

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

In Romans

  • Chapter 3

    "Fall short of the glory of God" (3:7, 3:23).

  • Chapter 9

    "The glory" and "the riches of his glory" (9:4, 9:23).

  • Chapter 11

    "To him be the glory for ever" (11:36).