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.

1 Chronicles 29:10-13

Doxologies used in the formal worship of Israel

See also

Psalms 41:13; 72:18-19; 106:48; 150:1-6
Romans 11:33-36

Doxologies used in the spontaneous praise of God's people

See also

Psalms 57:5,11
Matthew 21:9
Galatians 1:5

pp Mk 11:9-10

Ephesians 3:21

pp Lk 19:38

Philippians 4:20
1 Timothy 1:17
Jude 1:24-25

Doxologies used as a benediction

See also

Ephesians 3:20-21
Romans 16:25-27
Hebrews 13:20-21
2 Peter 3:18
Revelation 5:12-13

Doxologies used in heavenly worship

See also

Isaiah 6:3
Luke 2:13-14
Revelation 4:8,11; 5:9-14; 7:12; 19:1

See also

1050 God, goodness of
1065 God, holiness of
2324 Christ as Saviour
4115 angel, of the Lord
7930 Lord's Day, the
8444 honouring God
8625 worship, acceptable attitudes
8634 amen
8640 calling upon God
8664 praise
8678 waiting on God