Éndoxos — G1741

Definition

adjective

in glory, i.e. splendid, (figuratively) noble

1. illustrious, honorable, esteemed (Xenophon, Plato, and following)
2. notable, glorious
3. splendid

Usually translated as

glorious, gorgeous, gorgeously, honourable

Origin

from G1722 and G1391

• en (G1722)
• dóxa (G1391)

Occurrences

Éndoxos occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), Ephesians (1)

• Luke 7:25 — But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously (ἐνδόξῳ) apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.
• Luke 13:17 — And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things (ἐνδόξοις) that were done by him.
• Ephesians 5:27 — That he might present it to himself a glorious (ἔνδοξον) church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.