New Testament Greek Words
Greek words translated as worship . . .
NIV Word Study Dictionary
G4686 προσκυνέω proskyneō, v. [60] . to worship, pay homage, show reverence; to kneel down (before):– worship (29), worshiped (17), knelt before (3), worshipers (3), fall down (1), fell on knees in front of (1), in reverence (1), kneeling down (1), on knees before (1), paid homage (1), worshiping (1), worships (1)
G4936 σέβω sebō, v. [10] . (mid.) to worship, be devout, God-fearing:– worship (3), God-fearing (2), worshiper (2), God-fearing Greeks (1), devout (1), worshiped (1)
G3301 λατρεία latreia, n. [5] . worship, ministry, service (to God):– worship (2), ministry (1), service (1), temple worship (1)
Bowing in allegiance
Bowing in reverence
Worship in Islam
Moravian Worship - 1735
Deacon candidates prostrate during a 2004 diaconate ordination liturgy. Los Angeles, CA
The Greek word proskuneo is the main word translated as worship in the New Testament. It carries the same idea as the Old Testament Hebrew word, shachah (hawa in NIV).
It means to show honor, allegiance or homage to someone higher, a king, ruler or God. It is most commonly expressed in bowing, kneeling or prostrating, but these days, raising hands is the most favored bodily action.
Worship in Hebrew
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Hebrew for Praise
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