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DictionarydoxologyPraise to God
noun

doxology

dahk-SAH-luh-jee/dɑːkˈsɑːlədʒi/

A short hymn or expression of praise to God.

The congregation sings a short doxology at the end of the service.

A small church ensemble sings a visibly brief musical passage in praise before a plain cross: a concrete depiction of a short hymn of praise to God.
Etymology
doxoGreekglory, praise
+logyGreekspeaking, discourse

The combination of “glory” and “speaking” expresses the act of voicing praise. In worship, a doxology gives that praise a fixed form as a hymn or formula glorifying God.

In context

UZZIAH studio5:31
In a great many churches now they are simply called the Doxology.
The Doxology (Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow) — The Story Behind the Hymn

More examples

  • The prayer ends with a doxology praising the Trinity.
  • She chooses a familiar doxology for the choir to sing.
  • The hymnal includes several doxologies.

Forms

doxology · doxologies

doxological adjective — Relating to expressions of praise to God.

Similar words

hymn
A religious song, not necessarily a brief expression of praise.
praise
Expresses admiration or gratitude, without requiring a hymn or formula.