Hebrew and Greek Worship Words
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The Words
Sagad (סָגַד)
Strong's #5456 Used 4 times in the OT Shachah (שָׁחָה)
Strong's #7812 Used 172 times in the OT Cᶱgid (סְגַד)
Strong's #5457 Used 12 times in the OT Proskuneo, Greek προσκυνέω
Strong's #4352 Used 60 times in the NT |
Their Meaning
To prostrate oneself (in homage), i.e., to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration
to lay flat, as on the ground to throw down level with the ground to overthrow, overcome, or reduce to helplessness fall down To bow
bend be humble crouch fall flat humbly beseech make to stoop To prostrate oneself
do homage worship to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage
do reverence to adore worship |
Where can I find it in the Bible?
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All citations are from the New American Standard Bible.
*While many of these references are to worship of idols, the inference is that this type of worship should be offered to the Lord alone.
*While many of these references are to worship of idols, the inference is that this type of worship should be offered to the Lord alone.
