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Doxa, the Greek word meaning glory, is a word commanding respect, excellence, and magnificence and is a term used to describe God’s nature and actions. The verb, doxazo, meaning to magnify, extol or praise, means ascribing honor to God and acknowledging Him as to His being, attributes and actions.
Dec 12, 2019 · Its primary sense was “plentiful ... copious,” according to the Oxford English Dictionary. “Fulsome fields” contained an abundance of wheat; a “fulsome well” had lots of water. It could also...
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Strongs #1984 – to be clear (…of sound…); to shine, to make a show – to boast; to be clamourously foolish, make foolish – to rave, to celebrate, commend – to sing praise, renowned
Strongs #3034 – to use / hold out the hand, throw out hands – to revere or worship (with extended hands) – confession, praise, give thanks, thanksgiving
Strongs #2167 – to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument – to play upon it, to make music accompanied by the voice – to celebrate in song and music – to strike (a musical instrument / strings) with fingers
Strongs #8426 – an extension of the hand, adoration, a choir of worshippers (Towdah) – confession, sacrifice of praise, thanks, thanksgiving
Eupheme was the ancient Greek personified spirit (daimona) of praise, acclamation and shouts of triumph. She and her three sisters--Eucleia (Good Repute), Euthenia (Prosperity) and Philophrosyne (Welcome)--were probably the goddesses known collectively as the younger Charites (Graces).
Over a hundred instances of the word ὕμνος from extant archaic poetry demonstrate that the Greek hymn was understood broadly as a song of praise. The majority of these instances comes from Pindar, who regularly uses the term to describe his poems celebrating athletic victors.
The Charites or Graces, were three ancient Greek goddesses of grace, beauty, adornment, joy, mirth, festivity, dance and song. They were attendants of the goddesses Aphrodite and Hera. In classical art they were depicted as naked women, holding hands and dancing in a circle. Their Roman name was Gratiae.
The majority of English sayings with Greek origins, have emerged from ancient Greek myths and stories, here are twenty of the most used English sayings and phrases with a decidedly Greek touch. 1. Achilles Heel. What is your Achilles Heel? It’s your weak spot; we can blame Achilles, hero of the Trojan wars for this.
