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Webster 1913 Edition


Doxology

Dox-ol′o-gy

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Doxologies
(#)
.
[LL.
doxologia
, Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] praising, giving glory; [GREEK] opinion, estimation, glory, praise (from [GREEK] to think, imagine) + [GREEK] to speak: cf. F.
doxologie
. See
Dogma
, and
Legend
.]
In Christian worship: A hymn expressing praise and honor to God; a form of praise to God designed to be sung or chanted by the choir or the congregation.
David breaks forth into these triumphant praises and
doxologies
.
South.

Webster 1828 Edition


Doxology

DOXOLOGY

,
Noun.
[Gr., praise, glory; to speak.] In Christian worship, a hymn in praise of the Almighty; a particular form of giving glory to God.

Definition 2024


doxology

doxology

English

Noun

doxology (plural doxologies)

  1. An expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service.

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