to God be the glory

21:46 Jun 10, 2007
English to Latin translations [PRO]
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English term or phrase: to God be the glory
I am wanting to get a tattoo with this in Latin. I have heard what it is before and really liked it but have forgotten. Please help if you know. Thanks so much!
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4 +1Gloria Deo, or more commonly Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Jack Doughty


  

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to god be the glory
Gloria Deo, or more commonly Gloria in Excelsis Deo


Explanation:
The longer version means "Glory to God in the Highest".

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:29
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tony M: Only trouble is, someone might think your g/friend is called 'Gloria'! // LOL!
12 mins
  -> Thank you. And if you put Honi soit qui mal y pense, they might think you called your girlfriend Honey.
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