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Re: Is God egotistical for wanting us to worship and praise Him? by rainy.10 ..... Christianity Debate

Date:   4/24/2017 7:19:34 PM ( 7 y ago)
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Thank you Refreshed. Does this help you or anyone else to come up with a more comprehensive answer?

Strongs 4352:

Word: proskunew

Pronounce: pros-koo-neh'-o

Strongs Number: G4352

Orig: from 4314 and a probable derivative of 2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand); to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore):--worship. G4314

Use: TDNT-6:758,948 Verb

Heb Strong: H2111 H3766 H5401 H5456 H5647 H7812

1) to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence
2) among the Orientals, esp. the Persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence
3) 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
3a) used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank
3a1) to the Jewish high priests
3a2) to God
3a3) to Christ
3a4) to heavenly beings
3a5) to demons

http://www.godrules.net/library/strongs2b/gre4352.htm

 

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