The same Hebrew word is also often translated in the Scriptures as “glory, ” which further indicates the high regard shown to the one being honored.
إِنَّ ٱلْكَلِمَةَ ٱلْعِبْرَانِيَّةَ ٱلرَّئِيسِيَّةَ ٱلْمُتَرْجَمَةَ إِلَى « كَرَامَةٍ » تَعْنِي حَرْفِيًّا « ثِقْلًا » .‏