Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8646 doxology

8646 doxology

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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