Thematic Bible: By bowing


Thematic Bible



When he raised his eyes and looked up, behold, three men were standing [a little distance] from him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed down [with his face] to the ground, Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordBowingSalutationsThree MenIndividuals RunningTrinity

When Abigail saw David, she hurried and dismounted from the donkey, and kneeled face downward before David and bowed down to the ground [in respect]. Verse ConceptsBowingProstrationSalutationsDismountingBowing Before David

One of the synagogue officials named Jairus came up; and seeing Him, fell at His feet Verse Conceptselders, as community leadersSynagogueSalutationsBowing Before Messiah

And they answered, “Your servant our father is in good health; he is still alive.” And they bowed down [their heads before Joseph] in respect. Verse ConceptsBowing Before JosephLiving On


He had him ride in his second chariot; and runners proclaimed before him, “[Attention,] bow the knee!” And he set him over all the land of Egypt. Verse ConceptsChariotsSalutationsBowing Before JosephAuthority Delegated To People


May peoples serve you,
And nations bow down to you;
Be lord and master over your brothers,
And may your mother’s sons bow down to you.
May those who curse you be cursed,
And may those who bless you be blessed.”
Verse ConceptsJacob, Life And Character OfServing PeopleSalutationsBlessing Through God's PeopleCursing Israel

Then Esther spoke again to the king and fell down at his feet and wept and implored him to avert the evil plot of Haman the Agagite and his plan which he had devised against the Jews [because the decree to annihilate the Jews was still in effect]. Verse ConceptsSalutationsJews Under Threat


“Judah, you are the one whom your brothers shall praise;
Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies;
Your father’s sons shall bow down to you.
Verse ConceptsBowingCommendationSalutationsOvercoming EnemiesShowing Forth His Praiseserenity

So Abraham stood up and bowed to the people of the land, the Hittites. Verse ConceptsSalutations

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So Bathsheba bowed down and paid respect to the king. And the king said, “What do you wish?” Verse ConceptsBowingBowing Before David

When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present [of tribute] which they had with them and bowed to the ground before him. Verse ConceptsSalutationsBowing Before Joseph

It was evening when the two angels came to Sodom. Lot was sitting at Sodom's [city] gate. Seeing them, Lot rose up to meet them and bowed to the ground. And he said, My lords, turn aside, I beg of you, into your servant's house and spend the night and bathe your feet. Then you can arise early and go on your way. But they said, No, we will spend the night in the square.

Then Jacob crossed over [the stream] ahead of them and bowed himself to the ground seven times [bowing and moving forward each time], until he approached his brother. Verse ConceptsBowingSevenSalutationsSeven TimesIn Front

He told it to his father as well as to his brothers; but his father rebuked him and said to him [in disbelief], “What is [the meaning of] this dream that you have dreamed? Shall I and your mother and your brothers actually come to bow down to the ground [in respect] before you?” Verse ConceptsSalutationsBowing Before JosephWhat Is This?Immigrants

And Ahimaaz called out and said to the king, “All is well.” And he bowed before the king with his face to the ground and said, “Blessed be the Lord your God, who has handed over the men who lifted up their hands [to fight] against my lord the king.” Verse ConceptsBowingSalutationsGod Handing OverBowing Before David