Hebrew · ke-VOD Adonai
The Glory of the LORD
כְּבוֹד יְהוָה
The Glory of the LORD — the weight of God's presence revealed on earth
Symbol: The cloud filling the temple — glory too heavy for the priests to stand
“And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”
Isaiah 40:5
Isaiah promised that the glory of the LORD would be revealed — not to a few, but to all people together. The weight of God's presence made visible.
What the name means
Kavod means weight — glory is the heavy reality of God, not a decorative shine.
The glory that filled the tabernacle and temple has now appeared in flesh: 'We have seen his glory' (John 1:14).
One day all people will see it — the glory will cover the earth as waters cover the sea.
How to pray this name
- Pray: 'Glory of the LORD, be revealed — in my life, my church, my city.'
- Pray it with expectation: His glory is not for a private few but for all who will see.
Glory of the LORD, be revealed in my life. Let Your weighty presence fill what is empty in me. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
The glory of the LORD will be revealed — I have seen it in Christ and I will see it cover the earth.
Study further
Isaiah 6:3 · Exodus 40:34-35 · John 1:14 · Habakkuk 2:14