ἔνδοξοςéndoxos
in glory, i.e. splendid, (figuratively) noble
Greek (New Testament) · G1741
Meanings
1. held in honour, of high repute: 1 Corinthians 4:10.
2. glorious, splendid: of deeds, τά ἔ., Luke 13:17; of clothing, Luke 7:25. Metaph., ἐκκλησία, Ephesians 5:27 (cf. παράδοξος).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Luke 7:25 Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people who wear beautiful clothes and live in luxury are found in palaces.
- Luke 13:17 This shamed his enemies, but all the people rejoiced at the wonderful things he did.
- 1 Corinthians 4:10 Our dedication to Christ makes us look like fools, but you claim to be so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are so powerful! You are honored, but we are ridiculed.
- Ephesians 5:27 He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.