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worship, worships, worshipers, worshiper's, worshiping, worshiped, devout

Definition:

To "worship" means to honor, praise and obey someone, especially God.

  • This term often means literally "bow down" or "prostrate oneself" to humbly honor someone.
  • We worship God when we serve and honor him, by praising him and obeying him.
  • When the Israelites worshiped God, it often included sacrificing an animal on an altar.
  • Some people worshiped false gods.

Translation Suggestions:

  • The term "worship" could be translated as "bow down to" or "honor and serve" or "honor and obey."
  • In some contexts, it could also be translated as "humbly praise" or "give honor and praise."

(See also: sacrifice, praise, honor)

Bible References:

Examples from the Bible stories:

  • 13:04 Then God gave them the covenant and said, "I am Yahweh, your God, who saved you from slavery in Egypt. Do not worship other gods."
  • 14:02 The Canaanites did not worship or obey God. They worshiped false gods and did many evil things.
  • 17:06 David wanted to build a temple where all the Israelites could worship God and offer him sacrifices.
  • 18:12 All of the kings and most of the people of the kingdom of Israel worshiped idols.
  • 25:07 Jesus replied, "Get away from me, Satan! In God's word he commands his people, 'Worship only the Lord your God and only serve him.'"
  • 26:02 On the Sabbath, he (Jesus) went to the place of worship.
  • 47:01 There they met a woman named Lydia who was a merchant. She loved and worshiped God.
  • 49:18 God tells you to pray, to study his word, to worship him with other Christians, and to tell others what he has done for you.

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H5457, H5647, H7812, G1391, G2151, G2323, G2356, G3000, G3008, G4352, G4353, G4573, G4574, G4576