1741. endoxos

Lexical Summary

endoxos: Glorious, honorable, splendid, noble

Original Word: ἔνδοξος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: endoxos
Pronunciation: en'-dox-os
Phonetic Spelling: (en'-dox-os)
KJV: glorious, gorgeous(-ly), honourable
NASB: distinguished, glorious things, in all glory, splendidly
Word Origin: [from G1722 (ἔν - among) and G1391 (δόξα - glory)]

1. in glory, i.e. splendid, (figuratively) noble

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

glorious, gorgeous, honorable.

From en and doxa; in glory, i.e. Splendid, (figuratively) noble -- glorious, gorgeous(-ly), honourable.

see GREEK en

see GREEK doxa

HELPS Word-studies

1741 éndoksos(from the prefix, 1722 /en, "engaged in," which intensifies 1391 /dóksa ("glory, inherent worth") – properly, "in glory," expressing the dignity (exalted status) of something and viewed "in a state of high honor and repute" (A-S).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from en and doxa
Definition
held in honor, glorious
NASB Translation
in all...glory (1), distinguished (1), glorious things (1), splendidly (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1741: ἔνδοξος

ἔνδοξος, ἔνδοξον (δόξα), held in good or in great esteem, of high repute;

a. illustrious, honorable, esteemed (Xenophon, Plato, and following): 1 Corinthians 4:10 (thus in the Sept. for נִכְבָּד, 1 Samuel 9:6; 1 Samuel 22:14; Isaiah 23:8, etc.; Sir. 11:6 Sir. 44:1, etc.).

b. notable, glorious: τά ἔνδοξα, wonderful deeds (A. V. glorious things), Luke 13:17; (for נִפְלָאות, Exodus 34:10).

c. splendid: of clothing (A. V. gorgeous), Luke 7:25; figuratively equivalent to free from sin, Ephesians 5:27.

Topical Lexicon

𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭

Ἔνδοξος (endoxos) speaks of recognized honor or splendor, whether earthly or heavenly. In Scripture it carries two complementary shades: (1) outward magnificence observable by human eyes, and (2) an esteem that God Himself confers, pointing beyond appearance to true worth. Both ideas flow from the Old Testament concept of כָּבוֹד (kabod, “weight, glory”) and are gathered up in the New Testament theme of “glory” (δόξα, doxa).

𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐬
• Luke 7:25—The Lord contrasts palace luxury with the ascetic setting of John the Baptist: “those who wear splendid clothing and live in luxury are in palaces.” Endoxos marks visible finery that belongs to the passing order.
• 1 Corinthians 4:10—Paul’s irony exposes the Corinthians’ inflated self-image: “You are honored, but we are dishonored!” The term highlights reputation in the eyes of society, reminding the church that true honor is found in identification with the crucified Christ.
• Luke 13:17—After a woman is healed on the Sabbath, “the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.” Here endoxos describes acts that publicly display God’s saving power, kindling praise among the people.
• Ephesians 5:27—Christ aims “to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle.” The adjective foresees the church’s eschatological splendor, derived wholly from the Bridegroom’s sanctifying work.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭

1. Reversal of Values—Luke 7:25 and 1 Corinthians 4:10 place worldly honor opposite Kingdom priorities. What seems splendid can mask spiritual poverty, while apparent weakness may carry eternal glory (compare 2 Corinthians 4:17).
2. Manifested Glory—Luke 13:17 shows that divine works break into time and space so the crowds “see His glory” (John 1:14). Endoxos here is a foretaste of the consummation when “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD” (Habakkuk 2:14).
3. Corporate Destiny—Ephesians 5:27 links endoxos to ecclesiology. The church’s future beauty rests on Christ’s atonement and ongoing cleansing (verse 26), assuring believers that the Bride will indeed reflect her Lord’s majesty.

𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

In Greco-Roman culture honor was a public commodity—displayed in clothing, rhetoric, patronage, and monuments. New Testament writers appropriate the vocabulary yet redefine honor around the cross. By applying endoxos to humble ministry (Paul) and to a crucified Messiah who heals on the Sabbath, Scripture subverts the prevailing honor-shame economy and anchors true glory in God’s redemptive action.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
• Discipleship—Believers measure success by fidelity, not applause. Earthly recognition may come, but it is never the goal (Galatians 1:10).
• Worship—Public recounting of “glorious things” the Lord does (Luke 13:17) nurtures congregational joy and bears witness to outsiders.
• Sanctification—Pastors shepherd the flock toward the “glorious church” of Ephesians 5:27, teaching holiness as preparation for the marriage supper of the Lamb.
• Suffering—When dishonor accompanies obedience, 1 Corinthians 4:10 reassures servants of Christ that present shame can coexist with—indeed often anticipates—future honor (1 Peter 4:14).

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬

Glory (δόξα) — John 17:22

Honor (τιμή) — Romans 12:10

Splendor (λαμπρότης) — 2 Corinthians 3:7–11

Shame and Reversal — Philippians 2:5–11

Endoxos therefore invites the church to discern true glory, to pursue the honor that comes from God alone, and to look with hope toward the radiant unveiling of Christ’s Bride.

Forms and Transliterations

ένδοξα ένδοξά ενδοξοι ένδοξοι ἔνδοξοι ενδοξοις ενδόξοις ἐνδόξοις ενδοξον ενδόξον ένδοξον ἔνδοξον ένδοξος ενδοξότατος ενδόξους ενδοξω ενδόξω ἐνδόξῳ ενδόξων ενδόξως ενδόσθια ενδοσθίοις ενδοσθίων endoxo endoxō endoxoi endóxoi endóxōi éndoxoi endoxois endóxois endoxon éndoxon

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 7:25 Adj-DMS
GRK: ἐν ἱματισμῷ ἐνδόξῳ καὶ τρυφῇ
NAS: Those who are splendidly clothed
KJV: they which are gorgeously apparelled,
INT: in clothing splendid and in luxury

Luke 13:17 Adj-DNP
GRK: πᾶσιν τοῖς ἐνδόξοις τοῖς γινομένοις
NAS: all the glorious things being done
KJV: all the glorious things that were done
INT: all the glorious things which were being done

1 Corinthians 4:10 Adj-NMP
GRK: ἰσχυροί ὑμεῖς ἔνδοξοι ἡμεῖς δὲ
NAS: but you are strong; you are distinguished, but we are without honor.
KJV: ye [are] honourable, but
INT: strong you honored we however

Ephesians 5:27 Adj-AFS
GRK: αὐτὸς ἑαυτῷ ἔνδοξον τὴν ἐκκλησίαν
NAS: the church in all her glory, having
KJV: it to himself a glorious church, not
INT: it to himself glorious the church

Strong's Greek 1741
4 Occurrences

ἐνδόξῳ — 1 Occ.
ἔνδοξοι — 1 Occ.
ἐνδόξοις — 1 Occ.
ἔνδοξον — 1 Occ.