Send us a message The word “Ichabod” literally means “inglorious” or “there is no glory.” And in her pain and despair, the woman (who is unnamed in Scripture) lamented over the loss of the Glory of God from Israel. The Glory of God is used to describe not only His Majesty but also His favor and blessings toward His people. In the Old Testament, Ichabod became a reality for the Israelites. In the New Testament, Jesus later refers to the concept of the Glory of God leaving Israel. In His me...