G4352

προσκυνέω

proskyneō

Verb · From πρός (G4314) and a probable derivative of κύων (G2965) (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand)

From G4314 and a probable derivative of G2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand); to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore):—worship.

Outline

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

Usages (2/2)

Revelation 19:20

And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

Breakdown

false prophet The Roman Catholic Church and all its derivatives. The image represents the image of the Roman Empire e.g. its laws, legislation, architecture, etc (1 Maccabees 8:13-16). The Roman Empire has been reincarnated today as America. lake of fire America on fire from the nuclear destruction.

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Revelation 20:4

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Breakdown

Two-fold. Some of the elect men will have to die for this truth but they will be raised up first (1 Thessalonians 4:16). the souls of them that were beheaded... The apostles that were put to death 2000 years ago. had not worshipped the beast The Apostles didn't follow the Roman system in their lives before. neither had received his mark The elect will not take the chip. The image represents the image of the Roman Empire e.g. its laws, legislation, architecture, etc (1 Maccabees 8:13-16). The Roman Empire has been reincarnated today as America.

Be Thou Faithful Unto Death

2 Maccabees 7:1 1 Thessalonians 4:16 Revelation 2:10 Revelation 6:9 Revelation 14:13

The Reward

Wisdom 5:15-16 Ecclesiasticus 36:16 2 Esdras 2:45 Matthew 19:28 1 Corinthians 9:25 2 Timothy 4:8 James 1:12 Revelation 2:26 Revelation 22:12

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Revelation 22:8

And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.

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Revelation 22:9

Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.

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