Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and Meaning:The term "glorify" in the biblical context refers to the act of giving honor, praise, and worship to God. It involves recognizing and proclaiming His majesty, holiness, and supreme authority. The concept of glorification is central to Christian theology, emphasizing the believer's duty to honor God in all aspects of life.
Biblical Usage:The word "glorify" is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of exalting God. It is often associated with worship, thanksgiving, and the acknowledgment of God's attributes and deeds. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "kabad" is frequently translated as "glorify," while in the New Testament, the Greek word "doxazo" is used.
Old Testament References:In the Old Testament, glorifying God is often linked to His mighty works and the deliverance of His people. For example, in
Psalm 86:12 , the psalmist declares, "I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever." This verse highlights the personal commitment to honor God continually.
New Testament References:The New Testament expands on the concept of glorification, particularly through the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. In
John 17:1 , Jesus prays, "Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You." Here, Jesus speaks of His impending crucifixion as the ultimate act of glorifying God, demonstrating obedience and love.
The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the believer's role in glorifying God. In
1 Corinthians 10:31 , he instructs, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God." This verse underscores the idea that every action, no matter how mundane, should be performed with the intention of honoring God.
Theological Significance:Glorification is not only an act of worship but also a reflection of God's character in the life of a believer. Christians are called to live in a way that reflects God's glory to the world. This is seen in
Matthew 5:16 , where Jesus teaches, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Eschatological Aspect:The concept of glorification also has an eschatological dimension. Believers look forward to the ultimate glorification in the presence of God, as described in
Romans 8:30 : "And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified." This future glorification involves the complete transformation and perfection of believers in the presence of God.
Practical Application:In practical terms, glorifying God involves a lifestyle of worship, obedience, and service. It requires believers to align their actions, thoughts, and words with God's will, seeking to reflect His glory in every aspect of life. This includes acts of kindness, sharing the Gospel, and living a life of integrity and holiness.
Conclusion:While the entry does not include a conclusion, it is evident that the act of glorifying God is a foundational aspect of Christian faith and practice, deeply rooted in Scripture and essential to the believer's relationship with God.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(1.) To make glorious, or cause so to appear (John 12:28;13:31, 32;17:4, 5).
(2.) Spoken of God to "shew forth his praise" (1 Corinthians 6:20;10:31).
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To make glorious by bestowing glory upon; to confer honor and distinction upon; to elevate to power or happiness, or to celestial glory.
2. (v. t.) To make glorious in thought or with the heart, by ascribing glory to; to acknowledge the excellence of; to render homage to; to magnify in worship; to adore.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
GLORIFYglo'-ri-fi: The English word is the equivalent of a number of Hebrew and Greek words whose essential significance is discussed more fully under the word GLORY (which see). The word "glorious" in the phrases "make or render glorious" is used most frequently as a translation of verbs in the original, rather than of genuine adjectives In dealing with the verb it will be sufficient to indicate the following most important uses.
(1) Men may glorify God, that is, give to Him the worship and reverence which are His due (Isaiah 24:15;Isaiah 25:3Psalm 22:23Daniel 5:23; APC Sirach 43:30;Matthew 5:16, and generally in the Synoptic Gospels and in some other passages of the New Testament).
(2) God, Yahweh (Yahweh), glorifies His people, His house, and in the New Testament, His Son, manifesting His approval of them and His interest in them, by His interposition on their behalf (Isaiah 55:5Jeremiah 30:19; The Wisdom of Solomon 18:8; Sirach 45:3;John 7:39, and often in the Fourth Gospel).
(3) By a usage which is practically confined to the Old Testament, Yahweh glorifies Himself, that is, secures the recognition of His honor and majesty, by His direction of the course of history, or by His interposition in history, either the history of His own people or of the world at large (Leviticus 10:3Isaiah 26:15Ezekiel 28:22Haggai 1:8).
Walter R. Betteridge
Greek
1740. endoxazomai -- toglorify... to
glorify. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: endoxazomai Phonetic Spelling:
(en-dox-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I
glorify Definition: I
glorify, acknowledge
...4888. sundoxazo -- to join in approving, hence toglorify together
... to join in approving, hence toglorify together. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
sundoxazo Phonetic Spelling: (soon-dox-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I...
1392. doxazo -- to render or esteem glorious (in a wide...
... esteem glorious (in a wide application). Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: doxazo
Phonetic Spelling: (dox-ad'-zo) Short Definition: Iglorify, honor, bestow...
2688. katastema -- demeanor
... 2688 ("settled-lifestyle") refers to a believer exemplifying that ()glorify the
Lord. [2688 () primarily refers to a ", of the body, etc., hence " ().]....
Strong's Hebrew
6286. paar -- to beautify,glorify... 6285, 6286. paar. 6287 . to beautify,
glorify. Transliteration: paar Phonetic
Spelling: (paw-ar') Short Definition: glorified. Word Origin a prim.
...1922. hadar -- toglorify (God)
... 1921, 1922. hadar. 1923 . toglorify (God). Transliteration: hadar Phonetic
Spelling: (had-ar') Short Definition: glorified....glorify, honor....
3513. kabad -- to be heavy, weighty, or burdensome
... fierce (1), became heavy (1), boasting (1), burdensome (1), dim (1), distinguished
(3), dull (2), enjoy your glory (1), glorified (4),glorify (7), glorious (2...
3034. yadah -- to throw, cast
... 3), confesses (1), confessing (2), gave (1), gave praise (1), give you thanks (5),
give thanks (59), giving praise (1), giving thanks (3),glorify (1), hymns...
Library
M. Bowring. "Father!Glorify Thy Name!"
... "Father!Glorify Thy Name!". 1 Father!glorify Thy name! Whatsoe'er our portion
be, Wheresoever led by Thee, If to glory,"if to shame," Father!...
What Rule Hath God Given to Direct us How we MayGlorify and Enjoy...
... Question 2: What rule hath God given to direct us how we mayglorify and
enjoy Him? A2: The Word of God, which is contained in the...
In Regard to Things Above Our Comprehension, we ShouldGlorify the...
... constantine, which he addressed "to the assembly of the saints." Chapter VII."In
regard to Things above our Comprehension, we shouldglorify the Creator's...
Proof of the Absurdity of the Refusal toGlorify the Spirit, from...
... Chapter XXIV. Proof of the absurdity of the refusal toglorify the Spirit,
from the comparison of things glorified in creation. 55....
Twenty-Seventh Lesson. Father, I Will;'
... prayer. First of all, Jesus prays for Himself, for His being glorified, that
so He mayglorify the Father. Father!Glorify Thy Son. And...
John Chapter xii. 27-36
... Father,glorify Thy name." He has taught thee here what to think of, what to say,
on whom to call, in whom to hope, and whose will, as sure and divine, to...
On that which is Written in the Gospel, Matt. v. 16, "Even So Let...
... v. 16, "Even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works,
andglorify your Father Who is in Heaven:" and contrariwise, Chap....
More Passages from the Same Gospel in Proof of the Same Portion of...
... Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause is it that I am come to this
hour; only, O Father, do Thouglorify Thy name" [8074] "in which He spake as...
John Chapter xvii. 1
... For so the evangelist proceeds to say: "These things spake Jesus, and lifted up
His eyes to heaven, and said: Father, the hour is come;glorify Thy Son." The...
John Chapter xvii. 1-5.
... But as He not only said, "Father,glorify Thy Son," but likewise added, "that Thy
Son mayglorify Thee," it is worthy of inquiry how it was that the Son...
Thesaurus
Glorify (49 Occurrences)... to adore. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
GLORIFY. glo'-ri
... R. Betteridge.
Multi-Version Concordance
Glorify (49 Occurrences). Matthew 5
...Glorified (60 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) ofGlorify.... John 13:32 If God has been glorified in him, God will also
glorify him in himself, and he willglorify him immediately....
Glorifying (21 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) ofGlorify. Multi-Version
Concordance Glorifying (21 Occurrences). Mark 2:12 and he rose...
Lifting (157 Occurrences)
... he said, "Father, the time has come.Glorify your Son, that your Son may
alsoglorify you; (WEB ASV BBE NAS). Acts 3:7 And he took...
Glorifieth (2 Occurrences)
... John 8:54 Jesus answered, If Iglorify myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father
that glorifieth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God; (ASV)....
Thereupon (22 Occurrences)
... John 12:28 Father,glorify Thy name." Thereupon there came a voice from the sky,
"I have glorified it and will alsoglorify it again." (WEY)....
Delay (47 Occurrences)
... said to them, (WEY). John 13:32 Moreover God willglorify Him in Himself,
and willglorify Him without delay. (WEY). Acts 9:38 As...
Moreover (356 Occurrences)
... John 13:32 Moreover God willglorify Him in Himself, and willglorify Him without
delay. (WEY). Acts 2:26 Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced....
Ministration (33 Occurrences)
... Romans 11:13 For to you I speak -- to the nations -- inasmuch as I am indeed
an apostle of nations, my ministration I doglorify; (YLT)....
Prayed (97 Occurrences)
... he said, "Father, the time has come.Glorify your Son, that your Son may
alsoglorify you; (See NIV). Acts 1:24 They prayed, and...
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