δόξα (doxa)
δόξα (doxa) (Greek Lexicon • G1391 • expectation, judgment, opinion, opinion, estimation, repute): expectation, judgment, opinion, opinion, estimation, repute. Primary meaning: expectation, judgment, opinion, opinion, estimation, repute, good opinion. Strong's: glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective). Lexical nuances: in cl., expectation, judgment, opinion ( IV Mac 5:18 ). opinion, estimation in which one is held, repute ; in NT, always good opinion , hence reputation, praise, honour, glory : Lk 14:10 , Jo 12:43 , He 3:3 ; opp. to αἰσχύνη , Phl 3:19 ; to ἀτιμία , II Co 6:8 ; δ. κ. τιμή , Ro 2:7 , 10 , I Pe 1:7 , II Pe 1:17 ; ζητεῖν , Jo 5:44 7:18 8:50 , I Th 2:6 ; λαμβάνειν , Jo 5:41 , II Pe 1:17 , Re 5:12 ;... It is closely linked with Gloria in Excelsis Deo Liturgical Gregorian Chant (AUDIO • historical): Authentic monophonic plainsong performance of the angelic chant Gloria in Excelsis Deo echoing the angels' song in Luke 2:14 .