Dignity, Dignities - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words

Dignity, Dignities

[ 1,,G1391, doxa ]
primarily denotes an opinion, estimation, repute;" in the NT, always "good opinion, praise, honor, glory, an appearance commanding respect, magnificience, excellence, manifestation of glory;" hence, of angelic powers, in respect of their state as commanding recognition, "dignities," 2 Peter 2:10; Jude 1:8. See GLORY, HONOR, PRAISE, WORSHIP.

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