Berean Strong's Lexicon qadad: To bow down, to bend the head Original Word: קָדַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4352 προσκυνέω (proskuneo) – to worship, to bow down - G2578 καμπτω (kampto) – to bend, to bow Usage: The Hebrew verb "qadad" primarily means to bow down or to bend the head, often as an act of reverence, worship, or submission. It conveys a physical gesture that reflects an inner attitude of humility or respect. In the context of worship, it signifies the acknowledgment of God's majesty and authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, bowing down was a common gesture of respect and submission, not only in religious contexts but also in social and political interactions. It was a way to show honor to a superior, whether a deity, a king, or an elder. In the Hebrew Bible, bowing down is often associated with worship and prayer, reflecting the Israelites' recognition of God's sovereignty and their dependence on Him. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to bow down NASB Translation bow low (1), bowed (7), bowed down (1), bowed low (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [קָדַד] verb bow down (Assyrian (including Tel Amarna) ‡adâdu, bow down); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singularוַּיִּקֹּד Genesis 24:26 +, etc.; — usually + וַיִּשְׁתַּחוּ etc.; in worship of ׳י Genesis 24:26,48; Exodus 4:31; Exodus 12:27; Exodus 34:8; Numbers 22:31; 2Chronicles 20:18; 29:30; Nehemiah 8:6; homage to man of rank Genesis 43:28, king 1 Samuel 24:9 (Gi v.1 Samuel 24:8), 1 Samuel 28:15; 1 Kings 1:16,31; to ׳י + king I Chron 1Ki 29:20. II. קדד (√ of following; meaning dubious.; Late Hebrew קָדְקד = Biblical Hebrew; Assyrian ‡a‡‡adu = קָדְקֹד; compare Jewish-Aramaic). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bow down the head, stoop A primitive root; to shrivel up, i.e. Contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference -- bow (down) (the) head, stoop. Forms and Transliterations וַֽיִּקְּד֖וּ וַיִּקְּד֧וּ וַיִּקֹּ֣ד וַיִּקֹּ֥ד וַיִּקֹּ֧ד וַיִּקֹּ֨ד וַתִּקֹּ֣ד וַתִּקֹּ֨ד וָאֶקֹּ֥ד ואקד ויקד ויקדו ותקד vaekKod vaiyikkeDu vaiyikKod vattikKod wā’eqqōḏ wā·’eq·qōḏ wat·tiq·qōḏ wattiqqōḏ way·yiq·qə·ḏū way·yiq·qōḏ wayyiqqəḏū wayyiqqōḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 24:26 HEB: וַיִּקֹּ֣ד הָאִ֔ישׁ וַיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּ NAS: Then the man bowed low and worshiped KJV: And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped INT: bowed the man and worshiped Genesis 24:48 Genesis 43:28 Exodus 4:31 Exodus 12:27 Exodus 34:8 Numbers 22:31 1 Samuel 24:8 1 Samuel 28:14 1 Kings 1:16 1 Kings 1:31 1 Chronicles 29:20 2 Chronicles 20:18 2 Chronicles 29:30 Nehemiah 8:6 15 Occurrences |
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