kabod and took on the same meaning, referring to God’s manifestation of his person, presence, and/or works, especially his power, judgment, and salvation.11 Using these terms, the Bible speaks of the glory of God in several distinct senses. First, glory is used as a designation for God himself. For example, Peter refers to God the Father as the “Majestic Glory” (2 Pet. 1:17). This rare phrase is apparently a Hebrew way of referring to God without stating his name. Second, glory sometimes refers to
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