Worship John 4:23

Worship - Proskuneo From G4314 and probably a derivative of G2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master’s hand) to fawn or crouch to, that is, (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore) worship strong

Worship - Proskuneo to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence among the Orientals, especially 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 thayer

Worship - Proskuneo "to make obeisance, do reverence to (from pros, towards, and kuneo, to kiss), is the most frequent word rendered worship. It is used of homage or reverence to God, to Christ, to a man, to the Dragon, to the Beast, the image of the beast, to demons, to idols“ (Four other Greek words translated worship also mentioned, then these notes:) The worship of God is nowhere defined in Scripture. A consideration of the above verbs shows that it is not confined to praise; broadly it may be regarded as the direct acknowledgement to God, of his nature, attributes, ways and claims, whether by the outgoing of the heart in praise and thanksgiving or by deeds done in such acknowledgment. In Acts 17:25 therapeuo, to serve, do service (so R.V.) is rendered 'is worshipped'." Vines

Worship Found 116 times in the Old Testament Shachah (99) - "to bow self down" Also translated "bow down" (9), "bow down selves" (8), "bow selves" (35), "do Obeisance (5), "fall down" (3), "fall flat" (1), "Humbly beseech" (1), "Make Obeisance" (4) SEGAB (11) - "to bow down, do obeisance" Dan 2,3 ABAD (5) - "to do, serve" 2Kings 10 ATSAB (1) - "to make an idol" Jer 44:19

Worship Found 76 times in the New Testament. Proskuneo (59) - "to kiss the hand to (towards) in token of reverence". Found 17 other times, 10 different words. "Glory" (1) Luke 14:10 "To be reverential, Pious" (1) Acts 17:23 "To serve, cure, heal" (1) Acts 17:25 "Religious observance (1) Col 2:18 "To worship publicly" (4) "A temple sweeper" (1) "A worshipper" (1) John 4:23 "To venerate" (6) "An object of veneration" (1) "one who venerates God" (1) John 9:31

Jesus Accepted Worship The wise men Mt 2:11 A leper Mt 8:2 A ruler Mt 9:18 His disciples Mt 14:33 Woman of Canaan Mt 15:25 Mother of Zebedee's children Mt 20:20 Women who had gone to the tomb Mt 28:9 The eleven disciples Mt 28:17 The blind man whom Jesus healed John 9:38 Matthew 2:11 And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 8:2 And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean." Matthew 9:18 While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live." Matthew 14:33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." Matthew 15:25 But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. Matthew 28:9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Matthew 28:17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. John 9:38 He said, "Lord, I believe," and he worshiped him.

Matthew 14:33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." John 9:38 He said, "Lord, I believe," and he worshiped him.

True Worship - John 4:23 Offered To The Proper Object But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. Offered To The Proper Object Offered "in spirit" Offered "in truth"

“Must Worship Him” "In Spirit" "The word spirit, here, stands opposed to rites and ceremonies, and to the pomp of external worship. It refers to the mind, the souls, the heart. They shall worship God with a sincere mind; with the simple offering of gratitude and prayer; with a desire to glorify him, and without external pomp and splendour. Spiritual worship is that where the heart is offered to God, and where we do not depend on external forms for acceptance." (Barnes Notes, John 4:23.)

“Must Worship Him” "In Truth" "Not through the medium of shadows and types, not by means of sacrifices and bloody offerings, but in the manner represented or typified by all of these, Heb 9:9,24. In the true way of direct access to God through Jesus Christ." (Barnes Notes, John 4:23.)