Doxa
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Doxa essentially describes manifestations of supernatural splendor or divine glory. In the Greek translation of the [OT] (LXX), doxa is the usual translation for the Hebrew word kabod, whose primary meaning relates to weight (being heavy, weighty, or impressive). God’s presence was manifested by a visible, luminous phenomenon referred to as His doxa, which rested in particular in the tabernacle or temple (Exod 40:34–35; 1 Kgs 8:11; Hag 2:7 [LXX]).
In the [NT] doxa can also refer to the visible splendor or brightness of God’s presence (e.g. Rev 15:8; 21:11). Writing to the Romans, Paul uses doxa to describe the direct presence of God and the communion with Him that was forfeited by humanity at the fall (Rom 3:23). …
Barry, John D., Michael R. Grigoni, et al. Faithlife Study Bible. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012. Print.
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