You can find the introduction to my series on worship HERE.
Our first Hebrew word for worship is Strong's Number H7812.
It is a verb that is used to mean worship (99x), bow (31x), bow down (18x), obeisance (9x), reverence (5x), fall down (3x), themselves (2x), stoop (1x), crouch (1x), and some miscellaneous word (3x).
Overall, this word means to bow down, to prostrate oneself (before a superior, God in worship, false gods, or an angel).
So our first worship word is associated with bowing down in worship. Obeisance is a deferential respect that can be shown by bowing or curtsying. Reverence is to show a deep respect for someone or something in regard to how we treat them.
In churches today, we tend to associate worship with songs instead of with bowing down before God.
Challenge of the Week:
Bow down before God.
Show Him a deferential respect and reverence through your posture.
Notice how your posture impacts your thoughts and prayers.
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