en_tw_old/bible/kt/worship/01.md

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."