{"derivation": "from G4314 (\u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03ba\u03c5\u03bd\u03ad\u03c9) and a probable derivative of G2965 (\u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03ba\u03c5\u03bd\u03ad\u03c9) (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand);", "kjv_def": "worship", "lemma": "\u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03ba\u03c5\u03bd\u03ad\u03c9", "frequency": 60, "strongs_def": " to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)", "outline": "<ol><li> to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence</li><li> among the Orientals, esp. the Persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence</li><li> 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<ol><li> used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank<ol><li> to the Jewish high priests</li><li> to God</li><li> to Christ</li><li> to heavenly beings</li><li> to demons</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol>"}