| Strong's Number: 4352 | | | Original Word | Word Origin | | proskunevw | from (4314) and a probable derivative of (2965) (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand) | | Transliterated Word | TDNT Entry | | Proskuneo | 6:758,948 | | Phonetic Spelling | Parts of Speech | | pros-koo-neh'-o
| Verb |
| | Definition | - to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence
- among the Orientals, esp. the Persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence
- in the NT by kneeling or prostration to do homage (to one) or make obeisance, whether in order to express respect or to make supplication
- used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank
- to the Jewish high priests
- to God
- to Christ
- to heavenly beings
- to demons
| | | | King James Word Usage - Total: 60 | | worship 60 | | |
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