8632 adoration
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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



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