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worship
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.