The Hebrew word kavod (K-V-D) has meant "importance", "weight", "deference", or "heaviness", but primarily kavod means "glory", "respect", "honor", and "majesty". In translating the Hebrew Bible, the Greek word used is δόξα, a word also appearing extensively in the New Testament which was originally written in Greek. (www.en.wikipedia.org)
Sadly, in today's world, people often glorify other mere mortals who are as flawed as they are; many times, it is precisely for the flaws that they are glorified! Celebrities, artists, musicians, and yes, even politicians, are "idolized".
While I find nothing wrong when we admire others for their values, and how their lives impact positively others, it becomes wrong when admiration or even inspiration becomes obsessive to the point that the person is put on a pedestal. Only One deserves the praise, honor and reverence, and that is Jesus.
In his prayer to the Father, he expresses that he has brought the Father glory on earth (humans now have seen the Father through Jesus) by completing the work you have given me to do (reconciling sacrifice through His death on the cross).
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