Proskuneo

The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 4352

Original Word	Word Origin
proskuneo	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
1. used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank
  1. to the Jewish high priests
  2. to God
  3. to Christ
  4. to heavenly beings
  5. to demons

NAS Word Usage - Total: 60

bow down 1, bow down before 1, bowed down 1, bowed down before 2, bowing before 1, bowing down 1, prostrated himself before 1, worship 32, worshiped 17, worshipers 1, worshiping 1, worships 1

NAS Verse Count
Matthew	13
Mark	2
Luke	3
John	7
Acts	4
1 Corinthians	1
Hebrews	2
Revelation	22

Total	54

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Proskuneo". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.

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