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.