Thematic Bible: Respect exhibited by falling at


Thematic Bible



Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came up, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. Verse Conceptselders, as community leadersSynagogueSalutationsBowing Before Messiah

Falling at his feet, she said, "My lord, I accept all the guilt! But please let your female servant speak with my lord! Please listen to the words of your servant! Verse ConceptsFeetBowing Before David

She came in, fell at his feet, and bowed down. Then she picked up her son and left.

Then Esther again spoke with the king, falling at his feet. She wept and begged him for mercy, that he might nullify the evil of Haman the Agagite which he had intended against the Jews. Verse ConceptsSalutationsJews Under Threat

So when Peter came in, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him. Verse ConceptsAdoration, FalseFeetReverence, And Social Behaviourreverence

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