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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 worship 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.

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