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# worship
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## Definition
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"To worship" means to honor, praise and obey someone, especially God.
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* This term often means literally, "bow down" or "prostrate oneself" to humbly honor someone.
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* We worship God when we serve and honor him, by praising him and obeying him.
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* When the Israelites worshiped God, it often included sacrificing an animal on an altar.
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* Some people worship false gods.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The term "worship" could be translated as "bow down to" or "honor and serve" or "honor and obey."
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* In some contexts, it could also be translated as "humbly praise" or "give honor and praise."
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