Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8600 Prayer and worship of the believer » 8646 doxology
A form of words that offers praise to God, especially for his work of creation and redemption. Scripture records a number of these forms of praise which were used in both public and private worship.
Doxologies used in the formal worship of Israel
1 Chronicles 29:10-13 See also Psalm 41:13; Psalm 72:18-19; Psalm 106:48; Psalm 150:1-6
Doxologies used in the spontaneous praise of God's people
Romans 11:33-36 See also Psalm 57:5,11; Matthew 21:9 pp Mark 11:9-10 pp Luke 19:38; Galatians 1:5; Ephesians 3:21; Philippians 4:20; 1 Timothy 1:17
Doxologies used as a benediction
Jude 24-25 See also Ephesians 3:20-21; Romans 16:25-27; Hebrews 13:20-21; 2 Peter 3:18
Doxologies used in heavenly worship
Revelation 5:12-13 See also Isaiah 6:3; Luke 2:13-14; Revelation 4:8,11; Revelation 5:9-14; Revelation 7:12; Revelation 19:1
See also
1045 God, glory of 1060 God, greatness of 2321 Christ as redeemer 4114 angels and praise 7927 hymn 8444 honouring God 8624 worship, reasons 8632 adoration 8638 benedictions 8664 praise 8676 thanksgiving
