Dignity, Dignities

New Testament

Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words

Definition

1doxaG1391

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," 2Pe 2:10, Jud 1:8. See GLORY, HONOR, PRAISE, WORSHIP.