'Glory' in the Bible

Now you must tell my father of all my splendor and power in Egypt, and of everything that you have seen; and you must hurry and bring my father down here.”

And Moses said to Pharaoh, “I am entirely at your service: when shall I plead [with the Lord] for you and your servants and your people, so that the frogs may leave you and your houses and remain only in the Nile?”

I will harden (make stubborn, defiant) Pharaoh’s heart, so that he will pursue them; and I will be glorified and honored through Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians shall know [without any doubt] and acknowledge that I am the Lord.” And they did so.

And the Egyptians shall know [without any doubt] and acknowledge that I am the Lord, when I am glorified and honored through Pharaoh, through his war-chariots and his charioteers.”

and in the morning you will see the glory of the Lord, for He hears your murmurings against the Lord. What are we, that you murmur and rebel against us?”

So it happened that as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory and brilliance of the Lord appeared in the cloud!

You shall not make other gods [to worship] besides Me; gods of silver or gods of gold, you shall not make [these lifeless idols] for yourselves.

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

In the sight of the Israelites the appearance of the glory and brilliance of the Lord was like consuming fire on the top of the mountain.

“For Aaron’s sons you shall make tunics and sashes and [ornamental] caps, for glory and honor and beauty.

There I will meet with the Israelites, and the Tent of Meeting shall be sanctified by My glory [the Shekinah, God’s dwelling presence].

Then Moses said, “Please, show me Your glory!”

and while My glory is passing by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and protectively cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

Then the cloud [the Shekinah, God’s visible, dwelling presence] covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory and brilliance of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

Moses was not able to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud remained on it, and the glory and brilliance of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

Moses said, “This is the thing which the Lord has commanded you to do, so that the glory of the Lord may appear to you.”

Moses and Aaron went into the Tent of Meeting, and when they came out they blessed the people, and the glory and brilliance of the Lord [the Shekinah cloud] appeared to all the people [as promised].

But all the congregation said to stone Joshua and Caleb with stones. But the glory and brilliance of the Lord appeared at the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle) before all the sons of Israel.

but indeed as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord.

Surely all the men who have seen My glory and My [miraculous] signs which I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness, yet have put Me to the test these ten times and have not listened to My voice,

Then Korah assembled all the congregation against Moses and Aaron at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle). And the glory and brilliance of the Lord appeared to all the congregation.

When the congregation was assembled against Moses and Aaron, they turned and looked at the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle), and behold, the cloud covered it and the glory and brilliance of the Lord appeared.

Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the doorway of the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle) and fell on their faces [before the Lord in prayer]. Then the glory and brilliance of the Lord appeared to them;

and you said, ‘Behold, the Lord our God has shown us His glory and His greatness, and we have heard His voice from the midst of the fire; we have seen today that God speaks with man, yet he [still] lives.

“There is none like the God of Jeshurun (Israel),Who rides the heavens to your help,And through the skies in His majestic glory.

Then Joshua said to Achan, “My son, I implore you, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and give praise to Him [in recognition of His righteous judgments]; and tell me now what you have done. Do not hide it from me.”

She said, “I will certainly go with you; nevertheless, the journey that you are about to take will not be for your honor and glory, because the Lord will sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.” Then Deborah got up and went with Barak to Kedesh.

“He raises up the poor from the dust,He lifts up the needy from the ash heapTo make them sit with nobles,And inherit a seat of honor and glory;For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s,And He set the land on them.

And she named the boy Ichabod, saying, “The glory has left Israel,” because the ark of God had been taken and because of [the deaths of] her father-in-law and her husband.

She said, “The glory has left Israel, for the ark of God has been taken.”

So you shall make replicas of your tumors and of your mice that ravage the land, and give glory to the God of Israel; perhaps He will lighten His hand [of judgment] on you and your gods and your land.

“Your glory and splendor, O Israel, is slain upon your high places!How the mighty have fallen!

so the priests could not stand [in their positions] to minister because of the cloud, for the glory and brilliance of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house (temple).

You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has lifted you up [in pride]. Enjoy your glory but stay at home; for why should you plunge into misery so that you, even you, would fall [at my hand], and Judah with you?”

Glory in His holy name;Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

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

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

Ascribe to the Lord the glory and honor due His name;Bring an offering [of thanksgiving], and come before Him;Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.

Then say, “Save us, O God of our salvation;Gather us together and rescue us from the nations,That we may give thanks to Your holy name,And glory in Your praise.”

David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord shall be exceedingly magnificent, famous, and an object of glory and splendor throughout all lands [of the earth]. So now I will make preparations for it.” Therefore, David made ample preparations before his death.

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and on the earth; Yours is the dominion and kingdom, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all.

God replied to Solomon, “Because this was in your heart and you did not ask for riches, possessions or honor and personal glory, or the life of those who hate you, nor have you even asked for long life, but you have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself so that you may rule and administer justice to My people over whom I have made you king,

wisdom and knowledge have been granted you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings who were before you has possessed nor will those who will come after you.”

so that the priests could not remain standing to minister because of the cloud; for the glory and brilliance of the Lord filled the house of God.

When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the [Shekinah] glory and brilliance of the Lord filled the house.

The priests could not enter the house of the Lord because the glory and brilliance of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house.

When all the people of Israel saw how the fire came down and saw the glory and brilliance of the Lord upon the house, they bowed down on the stone pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and praised the Lord, saying, “For He is good, for His mercy and lovingkindness endure forever.”

Then Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the large number of his sons, and every instance in which the king had magnified him and how he had promoted him over the officials and servants of the king.

“He has stripped me of my honorAnd removed the crown from my head.

“Behold, even the moon has no brightness [compared to God’s majesty and glory]And the stars are not pure in His sight,

‘My glory and honor are fresh in me [being constantly renewed],And my bow gains [ever] new strength in my hand.’

But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,My glory [and my honor], and the One who lifts my head.

O sons of men, how long will my honor and glory be [turned into] shame?How long will you [my enemies] love worthless (vain, futile) things and seek deception and lies? Selah.

O Lord, our Lord,How majestic and glorious and excellent is Your name in all the earth!You have displayed Your splendor above the heavens.

Yet You have made him a little lower than God,And You have crowned him with glory and honor.

Therefore my heart is glad and my glory [my innermost self] rejoices;My body too will dwell [confidently] in safety,

The heavens are telling of the glory of God;And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.

His glory is great because of Your victory;Splendor and majesty You bestow upon him.

Lift up your heads, O gates,And be lifted up, ancient doors,That the King of glory may come in.

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

Lift up your heads, O gates,And lift them up, ancient doors,That the King of glory may come in.

Who is [He then] this King of glory?The Lord of hosts,He is the King of glory [who rules over all creation with His heavenly armies]. Selah.

O Lord, I love the habitation of Your houseAnd the place where Your glory dwells.

Ascribe to the Lord, O sons of the mighty,Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name;Worship the Lord in the beauty and majesty of His holiness [as the creator and source of holiness].

The voice of the Lord is upon the waters;The God of glory thunders;The Lord is over many waters.

The voice of the Lord makes the doe labor and give birthAnd strips the forests bare;And in His temple all are saying, “Glory!”

But the wicked (ungodly) will perish,And the enemies of the Lord will be like the glory of the pastures and like the fat of lambs [that is consumed in smoke],They vanish—like smoke they vanish away.

Strap Your sword on Your thigh, O mighty One,In Your splendor and Your majesty!

He chooses our inheritance for us,The glory and excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Selah.

Be not afraid when [an ungodly] man becomes rich,When the wealth and glory of his house are increased;

For when he dies he will carry nothing away;His glory will not descend after him.

Be exalted above the heavens, O God;Let Your glory and majesty be over all the earth.

Awake, my glory!Awake, harp and lyre!I will awaken the dawn.

Be exalted above the heavens, O God;Let Your glory and majesty be over all the earth.

On God my salvation and my glory rest;He is my rock of [unyielding] strength, my refuge is in God.

So I have gazed upon You in the sanctuary,To see Your power and Your glory.

But the king will rejoice in God;Everyone who swears by Him [honoring the true God, acknowledging His authority and majesty] will glory,For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.

The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in Him;All the upright in heart will glory and offer praise.

Sing of the honor and glory and magnificence of His name;Make His praise glorious.

But let the righteous be glad; let them be in good spirits before God,Yes, let them rejoice with delight.

Sing to God, sing praises to His name;Lift up a song for Him who rides through the desert—His name is the Lord—be in good spirits before Him.

Draw near to my soul and redeem it;Ransom me because of my enemies [so that they do not delight in my distress].

Blessed be His glorious name forever;And may the whole earth be filled with His glory.Amen and Amen.

You will guide me with Your counsel,And afterward receive me to honor and glory.

And gave up His strength and power (the ark of the covenant) into captivity,And His glory into the hand of the enemy (the Philistines).

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name;Rescue us, forgive us our sins for Your name’s sake.

For the Lord God is a sun and shield;The Lord bestows grace and favor and honor;No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

Surely His salvation is near to those who [reverently] fear Him [and obey Him with submissive wonder],That glory [the manifest presence of God] may dwell in our land.

For You are the glory of their strength [their proud adornment],And by Your favor our horn is exalted.

You have put an end to his splendorAnd have hurled his throne to the ground.

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

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

Ascribe to the Lord the glory of His name;Bring an offering and come into His courts.

The heavens declare His righteousness,And all the peoples see His glory and brilliance.

So the nations will fear the name of the Lord,And all the kings of the earth [will recognize] Your glory.

For the Lord has built up Zion;He has appeared in His glory and brilliance;

May the glory of the Lord endure forever;May the Lord rejoice and be glad in His works—

Glory in His holy name;Let the hearts of those who seek and require the Lord [as their most essential need] rejoice.

That I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones,That I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation,That I may glory with Your inheritance.