G4352 προσκυνέω (proskynéō) — to worship

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G4352

to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)

KJV usage: :--worship.

Etymology: from and a probable derivative of (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand);

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to do reverence or homage by kissing the hand; in NT to do reverence or homage by prostration, Mt. 2:2, 8, 11; 20:20; Lk. 4:7; 24:52; to pay divine homage, worship, adore, Mt. 4:10; Jn. 4:20, 21; Heb. 1:6; to bow one’s self in adoration, Heb. 11:21

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 2:2 Matthew 2:8 Matthew 2:11 Matthew 4:9 Matthew 4:10 Matthew 8:2 Matthew 9:18 Matthew 14:33 Matthew 15:25 Matthew 18:26 Matthew 20:20 Matthew 28:9 Matthew 28:17 Mark 5:6 Mark 15:19 + 39 more →

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