כָּבוֹד
ka.vod
glory
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe Hebrew word "ka.vod" (H3519) is defined as "glory." It appears 200 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the Hebrew scriptures. The term "glory" (ka.vod) encompasses a range of concepts, including honor, majesty, and splendor. It can describe the divine presence, the beauty of creation, or the nobility of human character. The word "ka.vod" is used in various contexts, from describing God's glory in the divine presence (e.g., Exodus 24:17) to the glory of human leaders (e.g., 1 Samuel 16:13). It can also refer to the glory of creation, such as the glory of the mountains (e.g., Psalm 89:12). This diversity of usage suggests that "ka.vod" is a multifaceted concept that encompasses both the transcendent and the immanent aspects of reality. The significance of "ka.vod" lies in its association with the divine and the noble. The word is often linked with the concept of God's presence and majesty, highlighting the awe-inspiring nature of the divine. In human contexts, "ka.vod" connotes honor, dignity, and excellence, emphasizing the importance of noble character and behavior.
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Occurrences in Scripture
200 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
They resisted Uzziah the king, and said to him, “It isn’t for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to Yahweh, but for the priests the sons of Aaron, who are consecrated to burn incense. Go out of the sanctuary, for you have trespassed. It will not be for your honor from Yahweh God.”
2 Chronicles 32:27Hezekiah had exceedingly much riches and honor. He provided himself with treasuries for silver, for gold, for precious stones, for spices, for shields, and for all kinds of valuable vessels;
2 Chronicles 32:33Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the ascent of the tombs of the sons of David. All Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem honored him at his death. Manasseh his son reigned in his place.
Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Stand up and bless Yahweh your God from everlasting to everlasting! Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise!
Esther 1:4He displayed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even one hundred eighty days.
Esther 5:11Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Job 19:9He has stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head.
Job 29:20My glory is fresh in me. My bow is renewed in my hand.’
Psalms 3:3But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
Psalms 4:2You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood?
Psalms 7:5let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yes, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust.
Psalms 8:5For you have made him a little lower than the angels, and crowned him with glory and honor.
Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
Exodus 24:17The appearance of Yahweh’s glory was like devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the eyes of the children of Israel.
Psalms 19:1The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.
Psalms 21:5His glory is great in your salvation. You lay honor and majesty on him.
Psalms 24:7Lift up your heads, you gates! Be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.
Psalms 24:8Who is the King of glory? Yahweh strong and mighty, Yahweh mighty in battle.
Psalms 24:9Lift up your heads, you gates; yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.
Psalms 24:10Who is this King of glory? Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory!
Psalms 24:10Who is this King of glory? Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory!
Psalms 26:8Yahweh, I love the habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells.
Psalms 29:1Ascribe to Yahweh, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
Psalms 29:2Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Worship Yahweh in holy array.
Psalms 29:3Yahweh’s voice is on the waters. The God of glory thunders, even Yahweh on many waters.
Psalms 29:9Yahweh’s voice makes the deer calve, and strips the forests bare. In his temple everything says, “Glory!”
Psalms 30:12to the end that my heart may sing praise to you, and not be silent. Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
Psalms 49:16Don’t be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
Psalms 49:17for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.
Psalms 57:5Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
Psalms 57:8Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
Psalms 57:11Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
Psalms 62:7My salvation and my honor is with God. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Psalms 63:2So I have seen you in the sanctuary, watching your power and your glory.
Psalms 66:2Sing to the glory of his name! Offer glory and praise!
Psalms 66:2Sing to the glory of his name! Offer glory and praise!
Psalms 72:19Blessed be his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and amen.
Psalms 72:19Blessed be his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and amen.
Psalms 73:24You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Psalms 79:9Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake.
Psalms 84:11For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Psalms 85:9Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
Psalms 96:3Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
Psalms 96:7Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of nations, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
Psalms 96:8Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come into his courts.
Psalms 97:6The heavens declare his righteousness. All the peoples have seen his glory.
Psalms 102:15So the nations will fear Yahweh’s name, all the kings of the earth your glory.
Psalms 102:16For Yahweh has built up Zion. He has appeared in his glory.
Psalms 104:31Let Yahweh’s glory endure forever. Let Yahweh rejoice in his works.
Psalms 106:20Thus they exchanged their glory for an image of a bull that eats grass.