προσκυνέω (proskynéō) — Worship

Greek word study: προσκυνέω (proskynéō), Strong's G4352. to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)

GreekStrong's G4352
Quick definition
Greek word
προσκυνέω (proskynéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)

Word study
Derivation: from G4314 (πρός) and a probable derivative of G2965 (κύων) (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand);

KJV translation words: worship

Where this word appears

Strong's G4352 is tagged on 60 words in 54 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:2 and last appears in Revelation 22:9.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

they worshiped ×6to worship ×6worshiped ×6worshiping ×5they will worship ×4do worship ×3will worship ×3worship ×3You shall worship ×2to then worship ×2you will worship ×2may worship ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

προσεκύνησαν ×12προσκυνήσουσιν ×7προσκυνοῦντας ×5προσεκύνει ×4προσεκύνησεν ×4προσκυνεῖν ×3προσκυνῆσαι ×3προσκυνήσεις ×2προσκυνήσωσιν ×2προσκυνήσῃς ×2

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×24Matthew ×13John ×11Acts ×4Luke ×3Mark ×2Hebrews ×21 Corinthians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 54)

  • Matthew 2:2 — προσκυνῆσαι — to worship
  • Matthew 2:8 — προσκυνήσω — may worship
  • Matthew 2:11 — προσεκύνησαν — they worshiped
  • Matthew 4:9 — προσκυνήσῃς — You shall worship
  • Matthew 4:10 — προσκυνήσεις — you will worship
  • Matthew 8:2 — προσεκύνει — was worshipping
  • Matthew 9:18 — προσεκύνει — was kneeling down
  • Matthew 14:33 — προσεκύνησαν — worshiped
  • Matthew 15:25 — προσεκύνει — she was worshiping
  • Matthew 18:26 — προσεκύνει — was bowing on his knees
  • Matthew 20:20 — προσκυνοῦσα — kneeling down
  • Matthew 28:9 — προσεκύνησαν — worshiped
  • Matthew 28:17 — προσεκύνησαν — they worshiped
  • Mark 5:6 — προσεκύνησεν — he fell on his knees
  • Mark 15:19 — προσεκύνουν — they were kneeling down
  • Luke 4:7 — προσκυνήσῃς — You shall worship
  • Luke 4:8 — προσκυνήσεις — you will worship
  • Luke 24:52 — προσκυνήσαντες — having worshiped
  • John 4:20 — προσεκύνησαν — worshiped
  • John 4:21 — προσκυνήσετε — will you worship
  • John 4:22 — προσκυνεῖτε — worship
  • John 4:23 — προσκυνήσουσιν — will worship
  • John 4:24 — προσκυνοῦντας — worshiping
  • John 9:38 — προσεκύνησεν — he worshiped
  • John 12:20 — προσκυνήσωσιν — they may worship

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4314 πρός (prós), G2965 κύων (kýōn).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4353 προσκυνητής (proskynētḗs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does proskynéō (G4352) mean?

To fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore).

How is G4352 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4352 as: worship.

How often does προσκυνέω (proskynéō) appear?

Strong's G4352 is tagged on 60 words in 54 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:2 and last appears in Revelation 22:9.