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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5174 prostration
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
5000 Humanity
5125 Parts of the body and clothing
5174 prostration
5174 prostration
5174 prostration
The act of falling down upon one’s face in front of someone, as a gesture of fear or reverence before God or a person of high rank.
Prostration before God
In reverence or fear Nu 20:6; 1Ch 29:20; Rev 7:11 See also Ge 17:3; Lev 9:24; Nu 24:4; 1Sa 5:3; 1Ki 18:39; Ne 8:6; Eze 1:28; Mt 2:11; Mt 17:6; Mt 26:39; Lk 5:12
As an expression of grieving over sin Dt 9:18,25; Jos 7:6; Isa 15:3; Eze 9:8
Prostration before God’s messenger
Nu 22:31 See also Jos 5:14; Jdg 13:20; 1Ch 21:16; Da 8:17; Lk 24:5
Prostration before other people
1Sa 24:8; Isa 51:23 See also Ru 2:10; 1Sa 25:23; 1Sa 28:14; 2Sa 14:4; 2Sa 19:18; Isa 49:23; Da 2:46
See also
| 1065 | God, holiness of |
| 1090 | God, majesty of |
| 2224 | Christ, the Lord |
| 5150 | face |
| 5161 | kneeling |
| 5801 | brokenness |
| 5865 | gestures |
| 5899 | lament |
| 5959 | submission |
| 8333 | reverence |
| 8469 | respect |
| 8622 | worship |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
