5 occurrences in 4 translations

'Deference' in the Bible

So the Tekoan woman went to the king. She bowed down with her face to the ground in deference to him and said, "Please help me, O king!"

because ships will come against him from the Mediterranean islands. Disheartened, he'll return, incited to vehemence against the holy covenant, and he'll take action. As he returns, he'll show deference to those who abandon the holy covenant.

Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor (respect) except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.”

to be subject to such leaders [treating them with courtesy and respect], and to everyone who helps in the work and labors [for the benefit of yourselves and the church].

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
אחר 
'achar 
Usage: 16

ארך 
'arak 
Usage: 34

משׁך 
Mashak 
Usage: 36

ἀναβάλλομαι 
Anaballomai 
Usage: 1

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