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In biblical contexts, it signifies an acknowledgment of authority or divinity, and it is a physical expression of worship, honor, or allegiance.<br><br><b>Biblical Context and Usage:</b> <br>In the Bible, obeisance is frequently depicted as a physical act of bowing down or prostrating oneself before a person of higher status or before God. This act is a visible demonstration of humility and recognition of the other's authority or holiness.<br><br><b>Old Testament Examples:</b> <br>1. <b>Abraham and the Three Visitors:</b> In <a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a>, Abraham shows obeisance to the three visitors by bowing low to the ground. "And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground." This act of obeisance reflects Abraham's recognition of their divine nature and his respect for them.<br><br>2. <b>Joseph and His Brothers:</b> In <a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6</a>, Joseph's brothers show obeisance to him, fulfilling his earlier dreams. "Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph’s brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground." This act signifies their submission to Joseph's authority, albeit unknowingly.<br><br>3. <b>David and Saul:</b> In <a href="/1_samuel/24-8.htm">1 Samuel 24:8</a>, David shows obeisance to King Saul, despite Saul's pursuit to kill him. "Then David went out of the cave and called out to Saul, 'My lord the king!' When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down and prostrated himself with his face to the ground." David's act of obeisance demonstrates his respect for Saul's position as the Lord's anointed king.<br><br><b>New Testament Examples:</b> <br>1. <b>The Magi and Jesus:</b> In <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a>, the Magi show obeisance to the young Jesus. "On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Their act of obeisance signifies their recognition of Jesus' kingship and divinity.<br><br>2. <b>The Disciples and Jesus:</b> In <a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33</a>, after Jesus walks on water and calms the storm, the disciples show obeisance to Him. "Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, 'Truly You are the Son of God!'" This act of obeisance is an acknowledgment of Jesus' divine authority and power.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>Obeisance in the Bible is not merely a cultural or social gesture but carries deep theological significance. It is an outward expression of an inward attitude of reverence, submission, and worship. In the biblical narrative, obeisance is often directed towards God or His representatives, highlighting the importance of recognizing divine authority and the proper response of humility and worship.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b> <br>In ancient Near Eastern cultures, obeisance was a common practice to show respect and submission to kings, leaders, and deities. The biblical accounts reflect this cultural practice, yet they also elevate it to a spiritual act when directed towards God, emphasizing the unique relationship between the Creator and His creation.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While the act of obeisance is culturally rooted, its biblical application transcends mere tradition, serving as a profound expression of faith and devotion. Through obeisance, believers demonstrate their acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and their commitment to His will.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Homage or reverence to any one (<a href="/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7</a>; <a href="/genesis/43-28.htm">43:28</a>). <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) Obedience.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">OBEISANCE</span><p>o-ba'-sans: It is used 9 times in the King James Version in the phrase "made (or did) obeisance" as a rendering of the reflexive form of (shachah), and denotes the bow or curtsey indicative of deference and respect. The same form of the verb is sometimes translated "to bow one's self" when it expresses the deferential attitude of one person to another (<a href="/genesis/33-6.htm">Genesis 33:6, 7</a>, etc.). Occasionally the vow of homage or fealty to a king on the part of a subject is suggested. In Joseph's dream his brother's sheaves made obeisance to his sheaf (<a href="/genesis/43-28.htm">Genesis 43:28</a>; compare also <a href="/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-17.htm">2 Chronicles 24:17</a>). But in a large number of instances the verb denotes the prostrate posture of the worshipper in the presence of Deity, and is generally rendered, "to worship" in the King James Version. In all probability this was the original significance of the word (<a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26</a>, etc.). Obeisance (= obedience) originally signified the vow of obedience made by a vassal to his lord or a slave to his master, but in time denoted the act of bowing as a token of respect.<br><br>T. Lewis<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4352.htm"><span class="l">4352. proskuneo -- to do reverence to</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Verb Transliteration: proskuneo Phonetic Spelling: (pros-koo-neh'-o) Short Definition:<br> I worship Definition: I go down on my knees to, do <b>obeisance</b> to, worship <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4352.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 10k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7812.htm"><span class="l">7812. shachah -- to bow down</span></a><br><b>...</b> ie Prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God) -- bow (self) down,<br> crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) <b>obeisance</b>, do reverence <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7812.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_on_prayer/chapter_x_the_recipient_of.htm"><span class="l">The Recipient of Prayer in Its Four Moods</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Should anyone, however who believes that prayer ought to be made to Christ himself,<br> confused by the sense of the expression make <b>obeisance</b>, confront us with <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen on prayer/chapter x the recipient of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xlii.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xlii</span></a> <br><b>...</b> people of the land. Now the brethren of Joseph came and did <b>obeisance</b> before<br> him with their faces to the ground. We are made aware <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xlii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/the_trials_and_visions_of.htm"><span class="l">The Trials and visions of Devout Youth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright;<br> and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made <b>obeisance</b> to my <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the trials and visions of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xxxvii.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xxxvii</span></a> <br><b>...</b> sheaves in the midst of the field, and, look, my sheaf rose up, and even remained<br> standing, and, look, your sheaves gathered around it and made <b>obeisance</b> to my <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxvii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_testaments_of_the_twelve_patriarchs/vi_the_testament_of_zebulun_concerning.htm"><span class="l">The Testament of Zebulun Concerning Compassion and Mercy.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For when they came into Egypt they were unloosed by the servants of Joseph before<br> the gate, and so made <b>obeisance</b> to Joseph after the fashion of Pharaoh. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../vi the testament of zebulun concerning.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/joash.htm"><span class="l">Joash</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made <b>obeisance</b> to<br> the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.'"2 Chronicles 24:2, 17. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/joash.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hippolytus/the_extant_works_and_fragments_of_hippolytus/on_kings.htm"><span class="l">On Kings.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Even this, however, will not suffice. How, he urges further, did Saul<br> recognise (what appeared), and do <b>obeisance</b>? Well, Saul did <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hippolytus/the extant works and fragments of hippolytus/on kings.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_viii_as_we_allege.htm"><span class="l">As we Allege, However, that He Has Fallen into Confusion in <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to bow down to the heaven and the angels in it, such a practice is not at all Jewish,<br> but is in violation of Judaism, as it also is to do <b>obeisance</b> to sun, moon <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter viii as we allege.htm</font><p><a href="/library/calvin/the_institutes_of_the_christian_religion/chapter_12_god_distinguished_from.htm"><span class="l">God Distinguished from Idols, that He May be the Exclusive Object <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 10), there was no question of latria. For all that Satan asked was<br> prosku`nesis (<b>obeisance</b>). In like manners when John is rebuked <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 12 god distinguished from.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_gal_eph_phi_col_thess_tim_titus_and_philemon/homily_iv_ephesians_ii_3-jan.htm"><span class="l">Ephesians ii. 3-Jan</span></a> <br><b>...</b> one is actually raised, [220] excepting that inasmuch as as the Head hath risen,<br> we also are raised, just as in the history, when Jacob did <b>obeisance</b>, his wife <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homily iv ephesians ii 3-jan.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/o/obeisance.htm"><span class="l"><b>Obeisance</b> (45 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>OBEISANCE</b>. <b>...</b> In Joseph's dream his brother's sheaves made <b>obeisance</b> to his sheaf<br> (Genesis 43:28; compare also 2 Samuel 15:5 2 Chronicles 24:17). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/obeisance.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/prostrated.htm"><span class="l">Prostrated (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to<br> the earth, and did <b>obeisance</b>. (See JPS NAS NIV). 1 Samuel <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/prostrated.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/boweth.htm"><span class="l">Boweth (53 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 24:26 And the man boweth, and doth <b>obeisance</b> to Jehovah, (YLT). <b>...</b> Exodus<br> 34:8 And Moses hasteth, and boweth to the earth, and doth <b>obeisance</b>, (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/boweth.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/symphony.htm"><span class="l">Symphony (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ye hear the voice of the cornet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery,<br> the symphony, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and do <b>obeisance</b> to the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/symphony.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/reverence.htm"><span class="l">Reverence (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> disposition to revere; veneration. 2. (n.) The act of revering; a token<br> of respect or veneration; an <b>obeisance</b>. 3. (n.) That which <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/reverence.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/abed'nego.htm"><span class="l">Abed'nego (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> have not made of thee, O king, 'any' regard; thy gods they are not serving, and<br> to the golden image thou hast raised up -- are not making <b>obeisance</b>.' (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/abed'nego.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnez'zar.htm"><span class="l">Nebuchadnez'zar (55 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Daniel 2:46 Then hath king Nebuchadnezzar fallen on his face, and to Daniel he hath<br> done <b>obeisance</b>, and present, and sweet things, he hath said to pour out to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nebuchadnez'zar.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bowing.htm"><span class="l">Bowing (35 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Esther 3:2 and all servants of the king, who 'are' in the gate of the king, are<br> bowing and doing <b>obeisance</b> to Haman, for so hath the king commanded for him <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bowing.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/homage.htm"><span class="l">Homage (51 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> a sovereign. 2. (n.) Respect or reverential regard; deference; especially,<br> respect paid by external action; <b>obeisance</b>. 3. (n.) Reverence <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/homage.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/falleth.htm"><span class="l">Falleth (119 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5:14 And He saith, 'No, for I 'am' Prince of Jehovah's host; now I have come;' and<br> Joshua falleth on his face to the earth, and doth <b>obeisance</b>, and saith to Him <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/falleth.htm - 37k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-honor.html">What does the Bible say about honor? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/image-of-the-beast.html">What is the image of the beast? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/pilgrimage-to-Jerusalem.html">Should Christians go on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/obeisance.htm">Obeisance: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Obeisance (45 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26</a></span><br />And the man boweth, and doth <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to Jehovah,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Genesis 24:48</a></span><br />and I bow, and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> before Jehovah, and I bless Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, who hath led me in the true way to receive the daughter of my lord's brother for his son.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7</a></span><br />For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to my sheaf.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/37-9.htm">Genesis 37:9</a></span><br />And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to me.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/43-28.htm">Genesis 43:28</a></span><br />And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/4-31.htm">Exodus 4:31</a></span><br />and the people believe when they hear that Jehovah hath looked after the sons of Israel, and that He hath seen their affliction; and they bow and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/12-28.htm">Exodus 12:28</a></span><br />And the people bow and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, and the sons of Israel go and do as Jehovah commanded Moses and Aaron; so have they done.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/18-7.htm">Exodus 18:7</a></span><br />And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/34-8.htm">Exodus 34:8</a></span><br />And Moses hasteth, and boweth to the earth, and doth <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/22-31.htm">Numbers 22:31</a></span><br />And Jehovah uncovereth the eyes of Balaam, and he seeeth the messenger of Jehovah standing in the way, and his drawn sword in his hand, and he boweth and doth <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, to his face;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Joshua 5:14</a></span><br />And He saith, 'No, for I 'am' Prince of Jehovah's host; now I have come;' and Joshua falleth on his face to the earth, and doth <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, and saith to Him, 'What is my Lord speaking unto His servant?'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/24-8.htm">1 Samuel 24:8</a></span><br />David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, "My lord the king!" When Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to the earth, and did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-14.htm">1 Samuel 28:14</a></span><br />He said to her, "What does he look like?" She said, "An old man comes up. He is covered with a robe." Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he bowed with his face to the ground, and did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/1-2.htm">2 Samuel 1:2</a></span><br />it happened on the third day, that behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul, with his clothes torn, and earth on his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/9-6.htm">2 Samuel 9:6</a></span><br />Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, and fell on his face, and did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>. David said, "Mephibosheth." He answered, "Behold, your servant!"<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/9-8.htm">2 Samuel 9:8</a></span><br />He did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, and said, "What is your servant, that you should look on such a dead dog as I am?"<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-4.htm">2 Samuel 14:4</a></span><br />When the woman of Tekoa spoke to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, and said, "Help, O king!"<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22</a></span><br />Joab fell to the ground on his face, and did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, and blessed the king. Joab said, "Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord, king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant."<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5</a></span><br />It was so, that when any man came near to do him <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-4.htm">2 Samuel 16:4</a></span><br />Then the king said to Ziba, "Behold, all that pertains to Mephibosheth is yours." Ziba said, "I do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>. Let me find favor in your sight, my lord, O king."<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/24-20.htm">2 Samuel 24:20</a></span><br />Araunah looked out, and saw the king and his servants coming on toward him. Then Araunah went out, and bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/1-16.htm">1 Kings 1:16</a></span><br />Bathsheba bowed, and did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to the king. The king said, "What would you like?"<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/1-31.htm">1 Kings 1:31</a></span><br />Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to the king, and said, "Let my lord king David live forever!"<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/1-53.htm">1 Kings 1:53</a></span><br />So king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the altar. He came and did <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to king Solomon; and Solomon said to him, "Go to your house."<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-21.htm">1 Chronicles 21:21</a></span><br />As David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David, and went out of the threshing floor, and bowed himself to David with his face to the ground.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">1 Chronicles 29:20</a></span><br />And David saith to all the assembly, 'Bless, I pray you, Jehovah your God;' and all the assembly bless Jehovah, God of their fathers, and bow and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to Jehovah, and to the king.<br /><span class="source">(YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-17.htm">2 Chronicles 24:17</a></span><br />Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to the king. Then the king listened to them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-28.htm">2 Chronicles 29:28</a></span><br />And all the assembly are doing <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, and the singers singing, and the trumpeters blowing; the whole 'is' till the completion of the burnt-offering.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-29.htm">2 Chronicles 29:29</a></span><br />And at the completion of the offering up bowed have the king and all those found with him, and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30</a></span><br />And Hezekiah the king saith, and the princes, to the Levites to give praise to Jehovah in the words of David, and of Asaph the seer, and they praise -- unto joy, and they bow, and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Nehemiah 8:6</a></span><br />and Ezra blesseth Jehovah, the great God, and all the people answer, 'Amen, Amen,' with lifting up of their hands, and they bow and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to Jehovah -- faces to the earth.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/3-2.htm">Esther 3:2</a></span><br />and all servants of the king, who 'are' in the gate of the king, are bowing and doing <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to Haman, for so hath the king commanded for him; and Mordecai doth not bow nor do obeisance.<br /><span class="source">(YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Esther 3:5</a></span><br />And Haman seeth that Mordecai is not bowing and doing <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to him, and Haman is full of fury,<br /><span class="source">(YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20</a></span><br />And Job riseth, and rendeth his robe, and shaveth his head, and falleth to the earth, and doth <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel 2:46</a></span><br />Then hath king Nebuchadnezzar fallen on his face, and to Daniel he hath done <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, and present, and sweet things, he hath said to pour out to him.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-5.htm">Daniel 3:5</a></span><br />at the time that ye hear the voice of the cornet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery, the symphony, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath raised up:<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-6.htm">Daniel 3:6</a></span><br />and whoso doth not fall down and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, in that hour he is cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-7.htm">Daniel 3:7</a></span><br />Therefore at that time, when all the peoples are hearing the voice of the cornet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery, and all kinds of music, falling down are all the peoples, nations and languages, doing <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath raised up.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-10.htm">Daniel 3:10</a></span><br />Thou, O king, hast made a decree that every man who doth hear the voice of the cornet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery, and the symphony, and all kinds of music, doth fall down and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to the golden image;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-11.htm">Daniel 3:11</a></span><br />and whoso doth not fall down and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>, is cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Daniel 3:12</a></span><br />There are certain Jews whom thou hast appointed over the work of the province of Babylon -- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, these men have not made of thee, O king, 'any' regard; thy gods they are not serving, and to the golden image thou hast raised up -- are not making <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-14.htm">Daniel 3:14</a></span><br />Nebuchadnezzar hath answered and said to them, 'Is 'it' a laid plan, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego -- my gods ye are not serving, and to the golden image that I have raised up ye are not doing <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>?<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-15.htm">Daniel 3:15</a></span><br />Now, lo, ye are ready, so that at the time that ye hear the voice of the cornet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery, and the symphony, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and do <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span> to the image that I have made! -- and lo, ye do no obeisance -- in that hour ye are cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; who is that God who doth deliver you out of my hands?'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-18.htm">Daniel 3:18</a></span><br />And lo -- not! be it known to thee, O king, that thy gods we are not serving, and to the golden image thou hast raised up we do no <span class="boldtext">obeisance</span>.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-28.htm">Daniel 3:28</a></span><br />Nebuchadnezzar hath answered and hath said, 'Blessed 'is' the God of 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