what is glory?

Answer 1

This is the definition of glory according to the Holman Bible Dictionary:

"The weighty importance and shining majesty whcih accompany god's presence. The basic meaning of the Hebrew word kabod is heavy in weight. Thus it can refer to a heavy burden. On the other side, it can describe extreme good fortune or mass numbers, a use with may different English translations.

The verb thus often comes to mean, "give weight to, honor". such honor which people give to one another is a recognition of the place of the honored person in the hjman community. A nation can have such honor or glory. This is not so much something someone bestows on another as a quality of importance which a person, group , or nation has and which another recognizes.

"To give glory" is to praise, to recognize the importance of another, the weight the other carries in the community. In the Psalms people give such glory to God, that is they recognize the essential nature of His Goodness that gives Him importance and weight in relationship to the human worshiping community. Human praise to God can be false, not truly recognizing His importance. At times God creates glory for Himself. As one confesses guilt and accepts rightful punishment, one is called upon to recognize the righteousness and justice of God and give Him glory. God thus reveals His glory in His just dealings with humans. He also reveals it in the storms and events of nature. Glory is thus that side of God which humans recognize and to which humans respond in confession, worship and praise. Still, for the Old Testament, the greatest recelation of divine glory came on Sinai. Yet such experiences are awesome and fearful. such revelation does not, however, however reveal all of God, for no person can see the entirety of the divine glory, not even Moses.

The New Testament uses doxa to express glory and limits the meaning to God's glory. In classical Greek doxa means opinion, conjecture, expectation, and then praise. New Testament carries forward the Old Testament meaning of divine power and majesty. The New Testament extends this to Christ, as having divine glory.

Divine glory means that humans do not seek glory for themselves. They only look to receive praise and honor from Christ."

Answer 2

the root of the Hebrew word is weight, heaviness.
in the OT, it was associated with the presence of God eg. at the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem, no one could enter and stand because of the glory that filled the temple.
when I think of glory, I think of a mass bagpipe band, an invincible army in full dress, a great king and all his servants...

Answer 3

# Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown.
# Something conferring honor or renown.
# A highly praiseworthy asset: Your wit is your crowning glory.
# Adoration, praise, and thanksgiving offered in worship.
# Majestic beauty and splendor; resplendence: The sun set in a blaze of glory.
# The splendor and bliss of heaven; perfect happiness.

Answer 4

The glory of God is his holiness or being completely free from sin.

Answer 5

It depends if you wish for the original definition (etymology), or if you wish to redefine it to your needs.

Etymologically, it is an optical phenomenon which involves a self-reflection of sorts. Once it does it takes the shape of an arc or circle.

Now, the concept of fame or renown was derived from this. Take the saints for example. Their haloes represent their great achievements, in which the concept was used figuratively to represent a greatness.

Either or, it works.

Answer 6

recognition for doing something people admire