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glory

noun
Brightness; luster; splendor. The moon, serene in glory, mounts the sky. For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory. 2 Peter 1:17. In this passage of Peter, the latter word glory refers to the visible splendor or bright cloud that overshadowed Christ at his transfiguration. The former word glory, though the same in the original, is to be understood in a figurative sense.

glory

Splendor; magnificence. Solomon, in all his glory, was not arrayed like one of these. Matthew 6:29.

glory

The circle of rays surrounding the head of a figure in painting.&

glory

Praise ascribed in adoration; honor. Glory to God in the highest. Luke 2:14.

glory

Honor; praise; fame; renown; celebrity. The hero pants for glory in the field. It was the glory of Howard to relieve the wretched.

glory

The felicity of heaven prepared for the children of God; celestial bliss. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterwards receive me to glory. Psalm 73:24.

glory

In scripture, the divine presence; or the ark, the manifestation of it. The glory is departed from Israel.7 Samuel 4:21-22.

glory

The divine perfections or excellence. The heavens declare the glory of God.Psalm 19:1.

glory

Honorable representation of God.7 Corinthians 11:7.

glory

Distinguished honor or ornament; that which honors or makes renowned; that of which one may boast. Babylon, the glory of kingdoms. Isaiah 13:19.

glory

Pride; boastfulness; arrogance; as vain glory.

glory

Generous pride.

glory

verb intransitive

[L. glorior, from gloria.]

To exult with joy; to rejoice. Glory ye in his holy name. Psalm 105:3; 1 Chronicles 16:10.

glory

To boast; to be proud of. No one should glory in his prosperity: .