δόξα τω Θεώ
dóxa to Theó!/ˈðo.ksa to θeˈo/
The Greek phrase for "praise the lord" is δόξα τω Θεώ (dóxa to Theó!).
The phrase δόξα τω Θεώ is used to thank God.
Meaning: phrase used to thank God (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word τῷ is the dative case of the definite article, indicating that the glory is directed to God.
How do you pronounce it?
The first of the three syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- While the phrase sounds very formal, the word δόξα shares a common root with the English word 'paradox', which literally translates to 'contrary to expectation'.
- The word δόξα can be used in a sarcastic way in modern Greek to imply that something is 'too good to be true' or unbelievable.
- In modern Greek, the word δόξα does not just mean 'glory' or 'praise', it is also used to express 'it is thought' or 'opinion' in a completely different context.
Examples in context
- Δόξα τω Θεώ για την υγεία μου.Doxa to Theo gia tin ygeia mou.Praise the Lord for my health.
- Δόξα τω Θεώ για αυτή την ευλογία.Doxa to Theo gia afti tin evlogia.Praise the Lord for this blessing.
- Δόξα τω Θεώ, όλα πήγαν καλά.Doxa to Theo, ola pigan kala.Praise the Lord, everything went well.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a successful medical result.
- Κώστας KostasΚώστας, τα αποτελέσματα είναι πολύ καλά!Kostas, ta apotelesmata einai poly kala!Kostas, the results are very good!
- Ελένη EleniΔόξα τω Θεώ, είχα πολύ φόβο.Doxa to Theo, eicha poly फोβο.Praise the Lord, I was very scared.
- Κώστας KostasΤώρα μπορείς να χαμογελάς, Ελένη.Tora boreis na hamogelas, Eleni.Now you can smile, Eleni.
- Ελένη EleniΠράγματι, είμαι πολύ χαρούμενη.Pragmati, eimai poly haroumene.Indeed, I am very happy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry δόξα τω Θεώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries δόξα, δόξα τω Θεώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
