10: Gloria

1. Term: Gloria

Pronunciation: GLOH-ree-ah
Meaning: Glory; the manifestation of God’s presence, majesty, and honour.

2. Biblical Usage:

  • Used in the Latin Vulgate to describe God’s splendor and honour, as well as the praise given to Him.
  • Also refers to the heavenly glory awaiting believers.

3. Example Verse:

  • Psalm 24:10 — “Dominus virtutum, ipse est gloria.”
    (“The LORD of hosts, he is the glory.”)
  • John 17:5 — “Glorifica me in filio tuo…”
    (“Glorify me in your Son…”)

4. Theological Significance:

  • Gloria highlights the divine majesty and the worthy praise of God.
  • Central to worship and eschatological hope in Christian theology.
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