And the wealth of the nations is the glory of restored Jerusalem ( Isa 66:11-12 ). Glory is the wealth of the wicked rich ( Psalm 49:17 ) as well as of the industrious, ideal wife ( Prov 31:24-25 ). In the sense of possessions, Jacob's glory ( Gen 31:1 ) is his servants and animals ( Gen 30:43 ). Joseph's glory ( Gen 45:13 ) is his position in Egypt, David's ( Psalm 21:5 ) and Jehoiakim's ( Jer 22:18 ) their royal position in Judah, and Joshua's ( Num 27:20 ) his position of authority over the people of God. As applied to external manifestations and conditions of human beings, glory may refer to position, possessions, strength, or length of life. The glory of human beings is spoken of in reference to a number of external manifestations and conditions, aspects of internal character, and the inherent condition of human nature. When used in reference to natural objects 'glory' may refer to the brightness of heavenly bodies ( Acts 22:11 1 Col 15:41 ), the fruitfulness of a forest ( Isa 35:2 60:13 ), the awesomeness of a horse's snorting ( Job 39:20 ), or the ornateness of expensive clothing ( Luke 7:25 ).

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