37 Bible Verses about Salutations

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Luke 1:41-44

And when the voice of Mary came to the ears of Elisabeth, the baby made a sudden move inside her; then Elisabeth was full of the Holy Spirit, And she said with a loud voice: May blessing be on you among women, and a blessing on the child of your body. How is it that the mother of my Lord comes to me?read more.
For, truly, when the sound of your voice came to my ears, the baby in my body made a sudden move for joy.

Genesis 18:2

And lifting up his eyes, he saw three men before him; and seeing them, he went quickly to them from the door of the tent, and went down on his face to the earth;

Genesis 43:29

Then, lifting up his eyes, he saw Benjamin, his brother, his mother's son, and he said, Is this your youngest brother of whom you gave me word? And he said, God be good to you, my son.

Judges 19:20

And the old man said, Peace be with you; let all your needs be my care; only do not take your rest in the street.

Ruth 2:4

And Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said to the grain-cutters, The Lord be with you. And they made answer, The Lord give you his blessing.

1 Samuel 15:13

And Samuel came to Saul; and Saul said to him, May the blessing of the Lord be with you: I have done what was ordered by the Lord.

1 Samuel 25:6

And say this to my brother, May all be well for you: peace be to you and your house and all you have.

Matthew 28:9

And on the way, Jesus came to them, saying, Be glad. And they came and put their hands on his feet, and gave him worship.

Luke 1:28

And the angel came in to her and said, Peace be with you, to whom special grace has been given; the Lord is with you.

Genesis 45:14

Then, weeping, he took Benjamin in his arms, and Benjamin himself was weeping on Joseph's neck.

Genesis 33:4

Then Esau came running up to him, and folding him in his arms, gave him a kiss: and the two of them were overcome with weeping.

Genesis 19:1-2

And at nightfall the two angels came to Sodom; and Lot was seated at the way into the town: and when he saw them he got up and came before them, falling down on his face to the earth. And he said, My masters, come now into your servant's house and take your rest there for the night, and let your feet be washed; and early in the morning you may go on your way. And they said, Not so, but we will take our night's rest in the street.

Matthew 26:49

And straight away he came to Jesus and said, Master! and gave him a kiss.

Romans 16:16

Give one another a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send their love to you.

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well, my brother? And with his right hand he took him by the hair of his chin to give him a kiss.

Genesis 19:1

And at nightfall the two angels came to Sodom; and Lot was seated at the way into the town: and when he saw them he got up and came before them, falling down on his face to the earth.

Genesis 23:7

And Abraham got up and gave honour to the children of Heth, the people of that land.

Genesis 27:29

Let peoples be your servants, and nations go down before you: be lord over your brothers, and let your mother's sons go down before you: a curse be on everyone by whom you are cursed, and a blessing on those who give you a blessing.

Genesis 33:3

And he himself, going before them, went down on his face to the earth seven times till he came near his brother.

Genesis 37:10

And he gave word of it to his father and his brothers; but his father protesting said, What sort of a dream is this? am I and your mother and your brothers to go down on our faces to the earth before you?

Genesis 41:43

And he made him take his seat in the second of his carriages; and they went before him crying, Make way! So he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 43:26

And when Joseph came in, they gave him the things which they had for him, and went down to the earth before him.

Genesis 49:8

To you, Judah, will your brothers give praise: your hand will be on the neck of your haters; your father's sons will go down to the earth before you.

1 Samuel 25:23

And when Abigail saw David, she quickly got off her ass, falling down on her face before him.

2 Samuel 18:28

And Ahimaaz, crying out to the king, said, It is well. And falling down before the king, with his face to the earth, he said, May the Lord your God be praised, who has given up the men who took up arms against my lord the king!

Esther 8:3

Then Esther again came before the king, falling down at his feet, and made request to him with weeping, that he would put a stop to the evil purposes of Haman the Agagite and the designs which he had made against the Jews.

Mark 5:22

And one of the rulers of the Synagogue, Jairus by name, came, and seeing him, went down at his feet,

Genesis 19:2

And he said, My masters, come now into your servant's house and take your rest there for the night, and let your feet be washed; and early in the morning you may go on your way. And they said, Not so, but we will take our night's rest in the street.

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, send you these words of love in my writing.

2 Corinthians 13:13

All the saints send their love to you.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, give you this word of love in my handwriting. Keep in memory that I am a prisoner. Grace be with you.

Philippians 4:21

Give words of love to every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you their love.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

These words of love to you at the end are in my writing, Paul's writing, and this is the mark of every letter from me.

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Salutations » By bowing

Genesis 18:2

And lifting up his eyes, he saw three men before him; and seeing them, he went quickly to them from the door of the tent, and went down on his face to the earth;

1 Samuel 25:23

And when Abigail saw David, she quickly got off her ass, falling down on her face before him.

Mark 5:22

And one of the rulers of the Synagogue, Jairus by name, came, and seeing him, went down at his feet,

Genesis 43:28

And they said, Your servant, our father, is well, he is still living. And they went down on their faces before him.

Salutations » Examples of

Matthew 28:9

And on the way, Jesus came to them, saying, Be glad. And they came and put their hands on his feet, and gave him worship.

Ruth 2:4

And Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said to the grain-cutters, The Lord be with you. And they made answer, The Lord give you his blessing.

Luke 1:28

And the angel came in to her and said, Peace be with you, to whom special grace has been given; the Lord is with you.

Genesis 43:29

Then, lifting up his eyes, he saw Benjamin, his brother, his mother's son, and he said, Is this your youngest brother of whom you gave me word? And he said, God be good to you, my son.

1 Samuel 15:13

And Samuel came to Saul; and Saul said to him, May the blessing of the Lord be with you: I have done what was ordered by the Lord.

Salutations » Often sent by letter

Romans 16:21-23

Timothy, who is working with me, sends his love to you, so do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my relations. I, Tertius, who have done the writing of this letter, send love in the Lord. Gaius, with whom I am living, whose house is open to all the church, sends his love, so does Erastus, the manager of the accounts of the town, and Quartus, the brother.

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, send you these words of love in my writing.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, give you this word of love in my handwriting. Keep in memory that I am a prisoner. Grace be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

These words of love to you at the end are in my writing, Paul's writing, and this is the mark of every letter from me.

Salutations » By letter

2 John 1:13

The children of your noble sister, who is of God's selection, send you their love.

3 John 1:14

But I am hoping to see you in a short time, and to have talk with you face to face. May you have peace. Your friends here send you their love. Give my love to our friends by name.

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, send you these words of love in my writing.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, give you this word of love in my handwriting. Keep in memory that I am a prisoner. Grace be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

These words of love to you at the end are in my writing, Paul's writing, and this is the mark of every letter from me.

Salutations » Of affection

Genesis 33:4

Then Esau came running up to him, and folding him in his arms, gave him a kiss: and the two of them were overcome with weeping.

Genesis 45:14

Then, weeping, he took Benjamin in his arms, and Benjamin himself was weeping on Joseph's neck.

Romans 16:16

Give one another a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send their love to you.

Salutations » Were given » On entering a house

Judges 18:15

And turning from their road they came to the house of the young Levite, the house of Micah, and said to him, Is it well with you?

Matthew 10:12

And when you go in, say, May peace be on this house.

Luke 1:40-41

And went into the house of Zacharias and took Elisabeth in her arms. And when the voice of Mary came to the ears of Elisabeth, the baby made a sudden move inside her; then Elisabeth was full of the Holy Spirit,

Luke 1:44

For, truly, when the sound of your voice came to my ears, the baby in my body made a sudden move for joy.

Salutations » Often sent through messengers

2 Samuel 8:10

He sent his son Hadoram to David, with words of peace and blessing, because he had overcome Hadadezer in the fight, for Hadadezer had wars with Tou; and Hadoram took with him vessels of silver and gold and brass:

1 Samuel 25:14

But one of the young men said to Nabal's wife Abigail, David sent men from the waste land to say kind words to our master, and he gave them a rough answer.

1 Samuel 25:5

And David sent ten young men, and said to them, Go up to Carmel and go to Nabal, and say kind words to him in my name;

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling prostrate on the ground

Luke 8:41

Then there came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler in the Synagogue: and he went down at the feet of Jesus, desiring him to come to his house;

Esther 8:3

Then Esther again came before the king, falling down at his feet, and made request to him with weeping, that he would put a stop to the evil purposes of Haman the Agagite and the designs which he had made against the Jews.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Embracing and kissing the feet

Luke 7:38

And went in and took her place at the back of him, near his feet, weeping, so that his feet were washed with the drops from her eyes, and with her hair she made them dry, and kissing his feet she put the perfume on them.

Matthew 28:9

And on the way, Jesus came to them, saying, Be glad. And they came and put their hands on his feet, and gave him worship.

Luke 7:45

You did not give me a kiss: but she, from the time when I came in, has gone on kissing my feet.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling on the neck and kissing

Genesis 33:4

Then Esau came running up to him, and folding him in his arms, gave him a kiss: and the two of them were overcome with weeping.

Genesis 45:14-15

Then, weeping, he took Benjamin in his arms, and Benjamin himself was weeping on Joseph's neck. Then he gave a kiss to all his brothers, weeping over them; and after that his brothers had no fear of talking to him.

Salutations » Often perfidious

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well, my brother? And with his right hand he took him by the hair of his chin to give him a kiss.

Matthew 26:49

And straight away he came to Jesus and said, Master! and gave him a kiss.

Salutations » Antiquity of

Genesis 18:2

And lifting up his eyes, he saw three men before him; and seeing them, he went quickly to them from the door of the tent, and went down on his face to the earth;

Genesis 19:1

And at nightfall the two angels came to Sodom; and Lot was seated at the way into the town: and when he saw them he got up and came before them, falling down on his face to the earth.

Salutations » Given to Christ in derision

Matthew 27:29

And they made a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and put a rod in his right hand, and they went down on their knees before him, and made sport of him, saying, Long life to the King of the Jews.

Mark 15:18

And, as if honouring him, they said, Long life to the King of the Jews!

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Kissing the dust

Isaiah 49:23

And kings will take care of you, and queens will give you their milk: they will go down on their faces before you, kissing the dust of your feet; and you will be certain that I am the Lord, and that those who put their hope in me will not be shamed.

Psalm 72:9

Let those who are against him go down before him; and let his haters be low in the dust.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Hail

Luke 1:28

And the angel came in to her and said, Peace be with you, to whom special grace has been given; the Lord is with you.

Matthew 26:49

And straight away he came to Jesus and said, Master! and gave him a kiss.

Salutations » Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving

2 Kings 4:29

Then he said to Gehazi, Make yourself ready, and take my stick in your hand, and go: if you come across anyone on the way, give him no blessing, and if anyone gives you a blessing, give him no answer. And put my stick on the child's face.

Luke 10:24

For I say to you that numbers of prophets and kings have had a desire to see the things which you see, and have not seen them, and to have knowledge of the things which have come to your ears, and they had it not.

Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public

Mark 12:38

And in his teaching he said, Be on your watch against the scribes, whose pleasure it is to go about in long robes and be respected in the market-places,

Matthew 23:7

And words of respect in the market-places, and to be named by men, Teacher.

Salutations » By kissing

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well, my brother? And with his right hand he took him by the hair of his chin to give him a kiss.

Matthew 26:49

And straight away he came to Jesus and said, Master! and gave him a kiss.

Salutations » Were given » By all passers-by

1 Samuel 10:3-4

Then you are to go on from there, and when you come to the oak-tree of Tabor, you will see three men going up to God to Beth-el, one having with him three young goats and another three cakes of bread and another a skin full of wine: They will say, Peace be with you, and will give you two cakes of bread, which you are to take from them.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Blessed be thou of the lord

1 Samuel 15:13

And Samuel came to Saul; and Saul said to him, May the blessing of the Lord be with you: I have done what was ordered by the Lord.

Salutations » Were given » By brethren to each other

1 Samuel 17:22

And David gave his parcels into the hands of the keeper of the army stores, and went running to the army and came to his brothers to get knowledge about them.

Salutations » Were given » By superiors to inferiors

1 Samuel 30:21

And David came to the two hundred men, who because of weariness had not gone with him, but were waiting at the stream Besor: and they went out, meeting David and the people who were with him; and when they came near them, they said, How are you?

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Laying hold of the beard with the right hand, &c

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well, my brother? And with his right hand he took him by the hair of his chin to give him a kiss.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Touching the hem of the garment

Matthew 14:36

With the request that they might only put their hands on the edge of his robe: and all those who did so were made well.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace to thee, and peace to thine house, and peace unto all that thou hast

1 Samuel 25:6

And say this to my brother, May all be well for you: peace be to you and your house and all you have.

Salutations » Expressions used as » God be gracious unto thee

Genesis 43:29

Then, lifting up his eyes, he saw Benjamin, his brother, his mother's son, and he said, Is this your youngest brother of whom you gave me word? And he said, God be good to you, my son.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Art thou in health?

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well, my brother? And with his right hand he took him by the hair of his chin to give him a kiss.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Bowing frequently to the ground

Genesis 33:3

And he himself, going before them, went down on his face to the earth seven times till he came near his brother.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be with thee

Judges 19:20

And the old man said, Peace be with you; let all your needs be my care; only do not take your rest in the street.

Salutations » Expressions used as » All hail

Matthew 28:9

And on the way, Jesus came to them, saying, Be glad. And they came and put their hands on his feet, and gave him worship.

Salutations » Were given » By inferiors to their superiors

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph made his father Jacob come before Pharaoh, and Jacob gave him his blessing.

Salutations » The jews condemned for giving, only to their countrymen

Matthew 5:47

And if you say, Good day, to your brothers only, what do you do more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same?

Salutations » Expressions used as » The blessing of the lord be upon you, we bless you in the name of the lord

Salutations » Denied to persons of bad character

2 John 1:10

If anyone comes to you not having this teaching, do not take him into your house or give him words of love:

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be to this house

Salutations » Peace to you (hebrew: shalomleka)

Salutations » Expressions used as » The lord be with you

Ruth 2:4

And Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said to the grain-cutters, The Lord be with you. And they made answer, The Lord give you his blessing.

Salutations » Expressions used as » The lord bless thee

Ruth 2:4

And Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said to the grain-cutters, The Lord be with you. And they made answer, The Lord give you his blessing.

Salutations » Addresses in » may God be gracious to you,

Genesis 43:29

Then, lifting up his eyes, he saw Benjamin, his brother, his mother's son, and he said, Is this your youngest brother of whom you gave me word? And he said, God be good to you, my son.

Salutations » Are you well, my brother?

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well, my brother? And with his right hand he took him by the hair of his chin to give him a kiss.

Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom)

1 Samuel 25:6

And say this to my brother, May all be well for you: peace be to you and your house and all you have.

Salutations » Hail, master!

Matthew 26:49

And straight away he came to Jesus and said, Master! and gave him a kiss.

Salutations » Addresses in » my lords,

Genesis 19:2

And he said, My masters, come now into your servant's house and take your rest there for the night, and let your feet be washed; and early in the morning you may go on your way. And they said, Not so, but we will take our night's rest in the street.

Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom) to this house,

Salutations » All hail

Matthew 28:9

And on the way, Jesus came to them, saying, Be glad. And they came and put their hands on his feet, and gave him worship.

Salutations » From a master to his servants, "may the lord be with you,"

Ruth 2:4

And Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said to the grain-cutters, The Lord be with you. And they made answer, The Lord give you his blessing.

Salutations » Servants to their masters, "may the lord bless you,"

Ruth 2:4

And Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said to the grain-cutters, The Lord be with you. And they made answer, The Lord give you his blessing.

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