All word studies
Glory in the Bible
Glory is the visible weight of God's worth. The Hebrew word literally means heaviness; the Greek word means radiant reputation. Both describe what spills out when God draws near.
Greek & Hebrew words
Greek (New Testament)
Hebrew (Old Testament)
Key KJV verses
All verses →Isaiah 6:3
“Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.”Read in context
John 1:14
“We beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”Read in context
2 Corinthians 4:6
“God... hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”Read in context
Kabod: the weight of God
Hebrew kabod (H3519) carries the sense of substantial worth — the heaviness of someone's reputation made visible. When God 'shows His glory' (Exodus 33), unseen worth becomes seen splendor.
Doxa: glory in Christ
Greek doxa (G1391) joins splendor and renown. In the New Testament the glory of God is seen most clearly in the face of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6).
Frequently asked questions
What does glory mean in the Bible?
It is the visible weight and worth of God — His manifest presence and the splendor of His character (Exodus 33:18; John 1:14).
What is the Hebrew word for glory?
Kabod (H3519), literally 'weight' — the heaviness of God's presence and worth.