Strong's Number 4352
The Linked Word Project
Transliteration:
proskuneo {pros-koo-neh'-o}
Word Origin:
from
4314
and a probable derivative of
2965
(meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand)
TDNT:
6:758,948
Part of Speech:
verb
Usage in the KJV:
worship 60
Total: 60
Definition:
to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence
among the Orientals, esp. the Persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence
in the NT by kneeling or prostration to do homage (to one) or make obeisance, whether in order to express respect or to make supplication
used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank
to the Jewish high priests
to God
to Christ
to heavenly beings
to demons