Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8600 Prayer and worship of the believer  »  8632 adoration

An attitude of worship characterised by love and reverence towards God. It can also describe the love between man and woman.

Adoration of God by his people

Deuteronomy 10:12

Adoration and love for God

Psalm 31:23; Psalm 116:1 See also Deuteronomy 6:5; Deuteronomy 11:1; Joshua 22:5; Psalm 18:1; Psalm 26:8

Adoration and reverence for God

Psalm 5:7 See also Exodus 3:5; Deuteronomy 13:4; Joshua 5:15; 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 29:2; Psalm 33:8; Psalm 95:6; Psalm 99:5; Daniel 6:26; Jonah 1:16; Habakkuk 2:20

Examples of adoration in worship

Moses and the Israelites:

Exodus 15:1-2,6-7,11-12 1 Samuel 2:1-2 Hannah; 2 Samuel 22:47-51 David; 1 Kings 8:23-24 Solomon

The psalmist:

Psalm 27:4; Psalm 63:2-5; Psalm 73:25-26; Psalm 84:1-2; Psalm 103:1-5,20-22 Luke 1:46-49 Mary

The inhabitants of heaven:

Revelation 4:8-11; Revelation 5:8-14; Revelation 7:9-12; Revelation 15:3-4; Revelation 19:6-8

Adoration also describes the love between man and woman

Proverbs 5:18-19; Songs 1:2-4

See also

1065  God, holiness of
5012  heart
7960  singing
8223  dedication
8283  joy
8297  love for God
8333  reverence
8369  worthiness
8440  glorifying God
8608  prayer & worship
8622  worship
8664  praise
8676  thanksgiving