Strong's Lexicon gonupeteó: To kneel down, to fall on the knees Original Word: γονυπετέω Word Origin: From the Greek words "gónu" (knee) and "píptō" (to fall) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the act of kneeling is "ברך" (barak), which means to kneel or to bless. This term is used in contexts of worship and blessing, similar to the Greek "gonupeteó." Usage: The verb "gonupeteó" is used in the New Testament to describe the physical act of kneeling down, often as a gesture of reverence, supplication, or worship. It conveys a posture of humility and submission, typically in the presence of a figure of authority or divinity. This act is symbolic of one's acknowledgment of the power and majesty of God or a plea for mercy and help. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, kneeling was a common posture of prayer and supplication. It was a physical expression of humility and respect, often used in religious contexts to show devotion or to make earnest requests. In the Jewish tradition, kneeling was associated with worship and prayer, as seen in various Old Testament passages. In the Greco-Roman world, it was also a sign of respect towards rulers and deities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gonu and piptó Definition to fall on the knees NASB Translation falling on his knees before (2), knees before (2), knelt before (1), knelt down (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1120: γονυπετέωγονυπετέω, γονυπέτω; 1 aorist participle γονυπετήσας; (γονυπετής, and this from γόνυ and ΠΑΤΩ equivalent to πίπτω); to fall on the knees, the act of one imploring aid, and of one expressing reverence and honor: τίνι, Matthew 17:14 Rec.; τινα, ibid. G L T Tr WH; Mark 1:40 R G Tr text brackets WH brackets; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bow the knee, kneel down. From a compound of gonu and the alternate of pipto; to fall on the knee -- bow the knee, kneel down. see GREEK gonu see GREEK pipto Forms and Transliterations γονυπετησαντες γονυπετήσαντες γονυπετησας γονυπετήσας γονυπετων γονυπετών γονυπετῶν gonupetesantes gonupetēsantes gonupetesas gonupetēsas gonupeton gonupetōn gonypetesantes gonypetēsantes gonypetḗsantes gonypetesas gonypetēsas gonypetḗsas gonypeton gonypetôn gonypetōn gonypetō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 17:14 V-PPA-NMSGRK: αὐτῷ ἄνθρωπος γονυπετῶν αὐτὸν NAS: came up to Jesus, falling on his knees before Him and saying, KJV: a [certain] man, kneeling down to him, INT: to him a man kneeling down to him Matthew 27:29 V-APA-NMP Mark 1:40 V-PPA-NMS Mark 10:17 V-APA-NMS Strong's Greek 1120 |
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