God of glory
The Hebrew word for glory (kavod) is sometimes used figuratively to mean “heavy”
or “dense.” When we speak of a “weighty” person, someone who is honourable,
worthy, or impressive, we come close to the way in which the word is used to
describe God. Kavod includes “reputation”
but is never detached from the actual reality of the worth and majesty of God.
We honour and glorify God by giving Him appropriate respect, attention and
obedience in recognition of His glory (Is 29:13).
The only New Testament
reference to the God of glory is in Stephen’s speech. He said that the God of
glory spoke to Abraham when He gave him the promise of blessing and called him
to leave his family home.
God
of glory in Hebrew:
’El-hakkavod
Strong’s Concordance numbers:
410, 3519b
Bible reference: Ps. 29:3
The voice of
the Lord is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the Lord thunders over the mighty waters. (Psalm 29:3 NIV)
the God of glory thunders,
the Lord thunders over the mighty waters. (Psalm 29:3 NIV)
God
of glory in Greek:
Ho Theos tēs doxēs
Strong’s Concordance numbers: 2316,
1391
Bible reference: Acts 7:2
When the Jewish council of priests
and Sadducees questioned Stephen, he “replied: “Brothers and fathers,
listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was
still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Harran.” (Acts
7:2 NIV)
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