'Glory' in the Bible

Tell my father about all my glory in Egypt and about all you have seen. And bring my father here quickly.”

I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. Then I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am Yahweh.” So the Israelites did this.

I am going to harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them, and I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh, all his army, and his chariots and horsemen.

The Egyptians will know that I am Yahweh when I receive glory through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.”

in the morning you will see the Lord’s glory because He has heard your complaints about Him. For who are we that you complain about us?”

As Aaron was speaking to the entire Israelite community, they turned toward the wilderness, and there in a cloud the Lord’s glory appeared.

The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day He called to Moses from the cloud.

The appearance of the Lord’s glory to the Israelites was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop.

Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, for glory and beauty.

Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons to give them glory and beauty.

I will also meet with the Israelites there, and that place will be consecrated by My glory.

Then Moses said, “Please, let me see Your glory.”

and when My glory passes by, I will put you in the crevice of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

The cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

Moses was unable to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud rested on it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

Moses said, “This is what the Lord commanded you to do, that the glory of the Lord may appear to you.”

Moses and Aaron then entered the tent of meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people.

So Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord meant when He said:I will show My holinessto those who are near Me,and I will reveal My glorybefore all the people.”But Aaron remained silent.

While the whole community threatened to stone them, the glory of the Lord appeared to all the Israelites at the tent of meeting.

Yet as surely as I live and as the whole earth is filled with the Lord’s glory,

none of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tested Me these 10 times and did not obey Me,

After Korah assembled the whole community against them at the entrance to the tent of meeting, the glory of the Lord appeared to the whole community.

When the community assembled against them, Moses and Aaron turned toward the tent of meeting, and suddenly the cloud covered it, and the Lord’s glory appeared.

Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the doorway of the tent of meeting. They fell down with their faces to the ground, and the glory of the Lord appeared to them.

You said, ‘Look, the Lord our God has shown us His glory and greatness, and we have heard His voice from the fire. Today we have seen that God speaks with a person, yet he still lives.

that He will elevate you to praise, fame, and glory above all the nations He has made, and that you will be a holy people to the Lord your God as He promised.”

So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you, tell me what you have done. Don’t hide anything from me.”

She named the boy Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed from Israel,” referring to the capture of the ark of God and to the deaths of her father-in-law and her husband.

“The glory has departed from Israel,” she said, “because the ark of God has been captured.”

Make images of your tumors and of your mice that are destroying the land. Give glory to Israel’s God, and perhaps He will stop oppressing you, your gods, and your land.

and because of the cloud, the priests were not able to continue ministering, for the glory of the Lord filled the temple.

You have indeed defeated Edom, and you have become overconfident. Enjoy your glory and stay at home. Why should you stir up such trouble that you fall—you and Judah with you?”

Declare His glory among the nations,His wonderful works among all peoples.

Ascribe to the Lord, families of the peoples,ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

Ascribe to Yahweh the glory of His name;bring an offering and come before Him.Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness;

Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to You. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.

God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart, and you have not requested riches, wealth, or glory, or for the life of those who hate you, and you have not even requested long life, but you have requested for yourself wisdom and knowledge that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king,

wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you riches, wealth, and glory, unlike what was given to the kings who were before you, or will be given to those after you.”

And because of the cloud, the priests were not able to continue ministering, for the glory of the Lord filled God’s temple.

When Solomon finished praying, fire descended from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.

The priests were not able to enter the Lord’s temple because the glory of the Lord filled the temple of the Lord.

All the Israelites were watching when the fire descended and the glory of the Lord came on the temple. They bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground. They worshiped and praised the Lord:For He is good,for His faithful love endures forever.

You have said, ‘Look, I have defeated Edom,’ and you have become overconfident that you will get glory. Now stay at home. Why stir up such trouble so that you fall and Judah with you?”

Hezekiah had abundant riches and glory, and he made himself treasuries for silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and every desirable item.

Adorn yourself with majesty and splendor,and clothe yourself with honor and glory.

But You, Lord, are a shield around me,my glory, and the One who lifts up my head.

You made him little less than Godand crowned him with glory and honor.

For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.The heavens declare the glory of God,and the sky proclaims the work of His hands.

His glory is great through Your victory;You confer majesty and splendor on him.

Lift up your heads, you gates!Rise up, ancient doors!Then the King of glory will come in.

Who is this King of glory?The Lord, strong and mighty,the Lord, mighty in battle.

Lift up your heads, you gates!Rise up, ancient doors!Then the King of glory will come in.

Who is He, this King of glory?The Lord of Hosts,He is the King of glory.Selah

Lord, I love the house where You dwell,the place where Your glory resides.

A Davidic psalm.Ascribe to Yahweh, you heavenly beings,ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due His name;worship Yahwehin the splendor of His holiness.

The voice of the Lord is above the waters.The God of glory thunders—the Lord, above vast waters,

The voice of the Lord makes the deer give birthand strips the woodlands bare.In His temple all cry, “Glory!”

But the wicked will perish;the Lord’s enemies, like the glory of the pastures,will fade away—they will fade away like smoke.

God, be exalted above the heavens;let Your glory be over the whole earth.

God, be exalted above the heavens;let Your glory be over the whole earth.

My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock.My refuge is in God.

So I gaze on You in the sanctuaryto see Your strength and Your glory.

Sing about the glory of His name;make His praise glorious.

May His glorious name be praised forever;the whole earth is filled with His glory.Amen and amen.

You guide me with Your counsel,and afterward You will take me up in glory.

God of our salvation, help us—for the glory of Your name.Deliver us and atone for our sins,because of Your name.

For the Lord God is a sun and shield.The Lord gives grace and glory;He does not withhold the goodfrom those who live with integrity.

His salvation is very near those who fear Him,so that glory may dwell in our land.

Declare His glory among the nations,His wonderful works among all peoples.

Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples,ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

Ascribe to Yahweh the glory of His name;bring an offering and enter His courts.

The heavens proclaim His righteousness;all the peoples see His glory.

Then the nations will fear the name of Yahweh,and all the kings of the earth Your glory,

for the Lord will rebuild Zion;He will appear in His glory.

May the glory of the Lord endure forever;may the Lord rejoice in His works.

They exchanged their gloryfor the image of a grass-eating ox.

God, be exalted above the heavens,and let Your glory be over the whole earth.

Yahweh is exalted above all the nations,His glory above the heavens.

Not to us, Yahweh, not to us,but to Your name give glorybecause of Your faithful love, because of Your truth.

They will sing of the Lord’s ways,for the Lord’s glory is great.

They will speak of the glory of Your kingdomand will declare Your might,

Let the godly celebrate in triumphal glory;let them shout for joy on their beds.

The glory of young men is their strength,and the splendor of old men is gray hair.

It is the glory of God to conceal a matterand the glory of kings to investigate a matter.

It is not good to eat too much honeyor to seek glory after glory.

On that day the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors.

Then the Lord will create a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night over the entire site of Mount Zion and over its assemblies. For there will be a canopy over all the glory,

And one called to another:Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts;His glory fills the whole earth.

the Lord will certainly bring against themthe mighty rushing waters of the Euphrates River—the king of Assyria and all his glory.It will overflow its channelsand spill over all its banks.

Therefore the Lord God of Hostswill inflict an emaciating diseaseon the well-fed of Assyria,and He will kindle a burning fireunder its glory.

He will completely destroythe glory of its forests and orchardsas a sickness consumes a person.

And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms,the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans,will be like Sodom and Gomorrahwhen God overthrew them.

For the Lord said this to me: “Within one year, as a hired worker counts years, all the glory of Kedar will be gone.

The moon will be put to shameand the sun disgraced,because the Lord of Hosts will reign as kingon Mount Zion in Jerusalem,and He will display His gloryin the presence of His elders.

It will blossom abundantlyand will also rejoice with joy and singing.The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,the splendor of Carmel and Sharon.They will see the glory of the Lord,the splendor of our God.

And the glory of the Lord will appear,and all humanity together will see it,for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

I am Yahweh, that is My name;I will not give My glory to anotheror My praise to idols.

Let them give glory to the Lordand declare His praise in the islands.

everyone called by My nameand created for My glory.I have formed him; indeed, I have made him.”