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prostrate, bow down, worship
Definition:
To “prostrate” oneself means to lie flat on the ground, usually in submission to a person of authority such as a king or some other powerful person. This same term can also mean to “worship,” referring to the actions of honoring, praising, and obeying God.
- This term often means literally “bow down” or “prostrate oneself” to humbly honor someone.
- We worship God when we serve and honor him, by praising him and obeying him.
- When the Israelites worshiped God, it often included sacrificing an animal on an altar.
- This term can be used both of people who worship Yahweh as the One True God and others who worship false gods.
Translation Suggestions:
- The term “worship” could be translated as “bow down to” or “honor and serve” or “honor and obey.”
- In some contexts, it could also be translated as “humbly praise” or “give honor and praise.”
(See also: bow, fear, sacrifice, praise, honor)
Bible References:
Examples from the Bible stories:
- 13:4 Then God gave them the covenant and said, “I am Yahweh, your God, who saved you from slavery in Egypt. Do not worship other gods.”
- 14:2 The Canaanites did not worship or obey God. They worshiped false gods and did many evil things.
- 17:6 David wanted to build a temple where all the Israelites could worship God and offer him sacrifices.
- 18:12 All of the kings and most of the people of the kingdom of Israel worshiped idols.
- 25:7 Jesus replied, “Get away from me, Satan! In God’s word he commands his people, ‘Worship only the Lord your God and only serve him.’”
- 26:2 On the Sabbath, he (Jesus) went to the place of worship.
- 47:1 There they met a woman named Lydia who was a merchant. She loved and worshiped God.
- 49:18 God tells you to pray, to study his word, to worship him with other Christians, and to tell others what he has done for you.
Word Data:
- Strong’s: H5457, H5647, H6087, H7812, G1391, G1479, G2151, G2318, G2323, G2356, G3000, G3511, G4352, G4353, G4573, G4574, G4576