Bible Dictionary

Worship

The act of showing reverence, honor, or devotion to someone or something.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

510 of 516

Letter

W

Meaning

The act of showing reverence, honor, or devotion to someone or something.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 20:3-5
  • Deuteronomy 6:13
  • Psalm 95:6
  • Matthew 4:10
  • John 4:23-24
  • Acts 17:22-31
  • Philippians 3:3
  • Revelation 22:8-9

Original Language

Hebrew

שָׁחָה

shachah

to bow down; worship

Greek

προσκυνέω

proskyneō

to worship

Meaning

Worship is the act of showing reverence, honor, or devotion to someone or something.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, worship refers to acts of reverence, honor, praise, and service directed toward God.

The Bible also records instances of worship directed toward others, whether rightly or wrongly, depending on the context.


Key References

  • Exodus 20:3-5
  • Deuteronomy 6:13
  • Psalm 95:6
  • Matthew 4:10
  • John 4:23-24
  • Acts 17:22-31
  • Philippians 3:3
  • Revelation 22:8-9

  • Praise
  • Prayer
  • Temple
  • Sacrifice

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 20:3-5
  • Deuteronomy 6:13
  • Psalm 95:6
  • Matthew 4:10
  • John 4:23-24
  • Acts 17:22-31
  • Philippians 3:3
  • Revelation 22:8-9

Related Terms

Study Topics

worship praise prayer temple