1090 God, majesty of
Dictionary of Bible Themes

The greatness and splendour of God, revealed in his creation and mighty works of deliverance. On account of his majesty, God is worthy of praise and adoration from all people.

Hebrews 8:1

God is majestic

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1 Samuel 15:29
Psalms 24:10
Hebrews 1:3-4

The word translated "glory" also means "majesty"

1 Chronicles 29:11

Majesty belongs to God

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Psalms 145:12
Jude 1:25
Job 37:22

God's majesty is awesome

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Isaiah 2:10,19,21
Psalms 93:1

God's character is majestic

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Exodus 15:11

A figurative expression indicating that God is fully majestic.

Psalms 104:1; 145:5
Isaiah 24:14; 26:10
Exodus 15:6-7

God's activity is majestic

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Deuteronomy 9:26; 11:2-3

"hand" is a symbol of God's power which accomplishes his purposes.

2 Chronicles 20:6
Psalms 111:3
Luke 9:43
Psalms 8:1

God's name is majestic

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Psalms 8:9
Psalms 29:4

God's voice is majestic

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Job 37:4
Isaiah 30:30
1 Chronicles 16:27

God's presence is majestic

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Psalms 96:6
2 Thessalonians 1:9
2 Peter 1:17
2 Peter 1:16-17

The risen Christ shares in God's majesty

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Hebrews 1:3-4; 8:1
Micah 5:4

God's delegated majesty

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To the Messiah

Zechariah 9:9
Psalms 21:5

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To kings

Psalms 45:3-4; 110:2-3
Psalms 68:34-35

God's majesty provides help for his people

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Exodus 15:6
Deuteronomy 33:26-27
Isaiah 6:1-4

Experiences of God's majesty

Ezekiel 1:4-28

Isaiah's vision

Habakkuk 3:3-6

Ezekiel's vision

Revelation 4:1-11

Habakkuk's description of God's person and work

John's vision

Isaiah 6:5

Human responses to the majesty of God

An awareness of sin

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Isaiah 40:15

An awareness of insignificance

1 Chronicles 16:29
Psalms 92:1-8; 93:1; 95:3-6

Worship and adoration of God

Luke 1:46

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1045 God, glory of
1060 God, greatness of
1065 God, holiness of
1105 God, power of
1110 God, present everywhere
1130 God, sovereignty
1145 God, transcendent
1193 glory, revelation of
1205 God, titles of
2051 Christ, majesty of
8622 worship
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