54 occurrences in 12 translations

'Glorious' in the Bible

They appeared in glorious splendor and spoke about his departure that he was about to carry out at Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsGlorified SaintsExodus

And all were astonished at the glorious greatness of God. And as all wondered at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

Verse ConceptsAmazingGod, Majesty OfAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesGreatness Of DisciplesChrist Speaking To DisciplesPassiongreatness

And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Verse ConceptsCrowds AmazedRejoicing In God's Works

The reply of Stephen was, "Sirs--brethren and fathers--listen to me. God Most Glorious appeared to our forefather Abraham when he was living in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,

Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfAbrahamGod, Unity OfGod AppearingPay Attention To People!

"The glorious God appeared to our ancestor Abraham while he was in Mesopotamia before he settled in Haran. God told him, "Leave your country and your relatives and go to the land I'll show you.'

Verse ConceptsAbrahamPilgrimsSeparating From Relativesland

Not only is there danger that this trade of ours will be discredited, but also that the [magnificent] temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited, and that she whom all Asia and the world worship will even be dethroned and lose her glorious magnificence.”

Verse ConceptsCovetousness, Example OfAll NationsWorshipping Material ThingsDeposing

But since I could not see because of the [glorious intensity and dazzling] brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me and came into Damascus.

Verse ConceptsEyes, Affected ByBlindness, Causes OfdisabilitiesVisionGod Blindingdamascus

And more than that, we ourselves, though we possess the Spirit as a foretaste and pledge of the glorious future, yet we ourselves inwardly sigh, as we wait and long for open recognition as sons through the deliverance of our bodies.

Verse ConceptsAdoption, nature ofeagernessPaul, Teaching OfPresent, TheRest, EternalSpirit, Fallen And RedeemedSpirit, Nature OfWaiting On GodProvision For The BodyAdoptionMetaphorical FirstfruitsWaiting For The Second ComingGlorificationFirst fruitssonship

who are Israelites, to whom belongs the adoption as sons, the glory (Shekinah), the [special] covenants [with Abraham, Moses, and David], the giving of the Law, the [system of temple] worship, and the [original] promises.

Verse ConceptsAdoption, nature ofAdoptionGod Bestowing GloryGod's Promise To AbrahamGod's Covenant With The PatriarchsHow To Worship GodThe Law Given To IsraelPromisesisraelcovenantsonship

Can't he also reveal his glorious riches to the objects of his mercy that he has prepared ahead of time for glory

Verse ConceptsElection, Results InPredestined PeopleGloryRiches Of GraceGod Will Show MercyMercy And Grace

There is a glory and beauty of the sun, another glory of the moon, and yet another [distinctive] glory of the stars; and one star differs from another in glory and brilliance.

Verse ConceptsAstronomyMoonVariety Of FormBeauty Of NatureSunThe Beauty Of NatureThe MoonBeing DifferentBeing Unique

But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:

Verse ConceptsShining FacesMinistry, Nature OfMoses, Significance OfSpiritually DeadLight Of God's PeopleengravingGod Bestowing GloryMinistry

How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?

Verse ConceptsCovenant, the newGod, Unity Of

For if the service which pronounces doom had glory, far more glorious still is the service which tells of righteousness.

Verse ConceptsCovenant, the newCondemnation, Causes OfCondemnation Of The WickedGod Bestowing GloryReconciliationMinistrycondemnation

For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

Verse ConceptsImperfect Nature Of Human Glory

For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.

Verse ConceptsCovenant, the new

when He comes to be glorified in His saints on that day [that is, glorified through the changed lives of those who have accepted Him as Savior and have been set apart for His purpose], and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed and trusted [and confirmed in your lives].

Verse ConceptsHoliness, Purpose OfParticipation, In ChristSaintsSecond Coming Of Christ, The PurposeAmazement, Of Jesus ChristGod's Glory In Jesus ChristGlorified SaintsAdmirationWitness To The GospelTrusting Other PeopleShowing Forth His PraiseThose Who Had FaithAcceptanceThe Rapture

so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you [by what you do], and you in Him, according to the [precious] grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Verse ConceptsShowing Forth His PraiseSpecial Revelation

According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

Verse ConceptsGospel, Descriptions OfPreaching, Importance OfStewardshipEntrusting

having become as much superior to angels, since He has inherited a more excellent and glorious name than they [that is, Son—the name above all names].

Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordPreeminence Of ChristAngels

And above the ark were the Cherubim denoting God's glorious presence and overshadowing the Mercy-seat. But I cannot now speak about all these in detail.

Verse ConceptsCherubim, As DecorationsMercy SeatGod's Shekinah GloryCovering The ArkShadow Of GodPropitiatory [Mercy Seat]Cherubim DepictedCherubimCloud of glory

Being bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to slander glorious beings. Yet even angels, although they are greater in strength and power, do not bring a slanderous accusation against them from the Lord.

Verse ConceptsAngelsThe Power Of Other Creaturesaccusations

Nevertheless, these dreamers likewise defile their flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme glorious ones.

Verse ConceptsDefilement, Objects OfCivic DutiesHonouring RulersAnarchyMisleading DreamsRespecting Authority

Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling and to make you stand joyful and faultless in his glorious presence,

Verse ConceptsBeing A Perfect ChristianAssurance Of SalvationFaultlessnessAble To StandBackslidingvulnerability

Bible Theasaurus

Brilliant (8 instances)
Glorious (126 instances)
Illustrious (3 instances)
Magnificent (46 instances)
Respected (48 instances)
Resplendent (5 instances)
Splendid (30 instances)

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