doxology
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ə noun, plural dox·ol·o·gies.
1.
a hymn or form of words containing an ascription of praise to God.
2.
the Doxology, the metrical formula beginning “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.”
Origin:
1640–50; < Medieval Latin doxologia < Greek, equivalent to doxo- (combining form of dóxa honor, glory) + -logia -logy
1640–50; < Medieval Latin doxologia < Greek, equivalent to doxo- (combining form of dóxa honor, glory) + -logia -logy
Related forms
dox·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
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| —n , pl -gies | |
| a hymn, verse, or form of words in Christian liturgy glorifying God | |
| [C17: from Medieval Latin doxologia, from Greek, from doxologos uttering praise, from doxa praise; see | |
| doxological | |
| —adj | |
| doxo'logically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
doxology
1640s, from M.L. doxologia, from Gk. doxologia, from doxologos "praising, glorifying," from doxa "glory, praise" (from dokein "to seem good;" see decent) + logos "a speaking."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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doxology
an expression of praise to God. In Christian worship there are three common doxologies:
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
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Example sentences
He is surprised that she asks him to sing a version of the doxology.
He put on his coat and hat and went out to fulfill the day's doxology.
The vast audience was dismissed with a benediction alter the doxology had been sung.
Last of all are questions on the ages of the world, and the whole is concluded by a creed and the doxology.
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