37 Bible Verses about Salutations

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Luke 1:41-44

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him. And she exclaimed loudly, “Blessed [worthy to be praised] are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me? read more.
For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

Genesis 18:2

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,

Genesis 43:29

And he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s [only other] son, and said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” And Joseph said, “God be gracious to you and show you favor, my son.”

Judges 19:20

Then the old man said, “Peace be to you. Only leave all your needs to me; and do not spend the night in the open square.”

Ruth 2:4

It was then that Boaz came back from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered him, “The Lord bless you!”

1 Samuel 15:13

So Samuel came to Saul, and Saul said to him, “Blessed are you of the Lord. I have carried out the command of the Lord.”

1 Samuel 25:6

and this is what you shall say, ‘Have a long life! Peace be to you, and peace to your house, and peace to all that you have.

Matthew 28:9

And as they went, suddenly, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” And they went to Him and took hold of His feet [in homage] and worshiped Him [as the Messiah].

Luke 1:28

And coming to her, the angel said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”

Luke 10:5

Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God] to this house.’

Genesis 45:14

Then he embraced his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, and hugged his neck and kissed him, and they wept [for joy].

Genesis 19:1-2

It was evening when the two angels came to Sodom. Lot was sitting at Sodom’s [city] gate. Seeing them, Lot got up to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground. And he said, “See here, my lords, please turn aside and come into your servant’s house, and spend the night, and wash your feet; then you may get up early and go on your way.” But they said, “No, we shall spend the night in the open plaza [of the city].”

Matthew 26:49

Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings (rejoice), Rabbi!” And he kissed Him [in a deliberate act of betrayal].

2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said to Amasa, “Is it going well with you, my brother?” And with his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa by the beard [as if] to kiss him [in greeting].

Genesis 19:1

It was evening when the two angels came to Sodom. Lot was sitting at Sodom’s [city] gate. Seeing them, Lot got up to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground.

Genesis 23:7

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

Genesis 27:29


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.”

Genesis 33:3

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.

Genesis 37:10

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?”

Genesis 41:43

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.

Genesis 43:26

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.

Genesis 49:8


“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.

1 Samuel 25:23

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].

2 Samuel 18:28

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.”

Esther 8:3

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].

Mark 5:22

One of the synagogue officials named Jairus came up; and seeing Him, fell at His feet

Genesis 19:2

And he said, “See here, my lords, please turn aside and come into your servant’s house, and spend the night, and wash your feet; then you may get up early and go on your way.” But they said, “No, we shall spend the night in the open plaza [of the city].”

2 Corinthians 13:13

All God’s people greet you.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace (God’s unmerited favor and blessing) be with you.

Philippians 4:21

Remember me to every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write you this final greeting with my own hand. This is the distinguishing mark in every letter [of mine, that shows it is genuine]. It is the way I write [my handwriting and signature].

From Thematic Bible


Salutations » By bowing

Genesis 18:2

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,

1 Samuel 25:23

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].

Mark 5:22

One of the synagogue officials named Jairus came up; and seeing Him, fell at His feet

Genesis 43:28

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.

Salutations » Examples of

Matthew 28:9

And as they went, suddenly, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” And they went to Him and took hold of His feet [in homage] and worshiped Him [as the Messiah].

Ruth 2:4

It was then that Boaz came back from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered him, “The Lord bless you!”

Luke 1:28

And coming to her, the angel said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”

Genesis 43:29

And he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s [only other] son, and said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” And Joseph said, “God be gracious to you and show you favor, my son.”

1 Samuel 15:13

So Samuel came to Saul, and Saul said to him, “Blessed are you of the Lord. I have carried out the command of the Lord.”

Salutations » Often sent by letter

Romans 16:21-23

Timothy, my fellow worker, wishes to be remembered to you, as do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my tribal kinsmen. I, Tertius, the writer of this letter, greet you in the Lord. Gaius, who is host to me and to the whole church here, greets you. So do Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace (God’s unmerited favor and blessing) be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write you this final greeting with my own hand. This is the distinguishing mark in every letter [of mine, that shows it is genuine]. It is the way I write [my handwriting and signature].

Salutations » By letter

2 John 1:13

The children of your elect (chosen) sister greet you.

3 John 1:14

but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace (God’s unmerited favor and blessing) be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write you this final greeting with my own hand. This is the distinguishing mark in every letter [of mine, that shows it is genuine]. It is the way I write [my handwriting and signature].

Salutations » Of affection

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, and hugged his neck and kissed him, and they wept [for joy].

Genesis 45:14

Then he embraced his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.

Salutations » Were given » On entering a house

Judges 18:15

So they turned in that direction and came to the house of the young Levite, at the home of Micah, and asked him how he was doing.

Matthew 10:12

As you go into the house, give it your greeting [that is, ‘Peace be to this house’].

Luke 1:40-41

And she went to the house of Zachariah and, entering it, saluted Elizabeth. And it occurred that when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with and controlled by the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:44

For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

Salutations » Often sent through messengers

2 Samuel 8:10

Toi sent Joram his son to King David to greet and congratulate him for his battle and defeat of Hadadezer; for Hadadezer had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver, gold, and bronze [as gifts].

1 Samuel 25:14

But one of Nabal’s young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, “Listen, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to bless (greet) our master, and he shouted at them [in contempt].

1 Samuel 25:5

So David sent ten young men; and David said to the young men, “Go up to Carmel and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name;

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling prostrate on the ground

Luke 8:41

Now a man named Jairus, a synagogue official, came [to Him]; and he fell at Jesus’ feet and began begging Him to come to his house;

Esther 8:3

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].

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Embracing and kissing the feet

Luke 7:38

and standing behind Him at His feet, weeping, she began wetting His feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and [respectfully] kissed His feet [as an act signifying both affection and submission] and anointed them with the perfume.

Matthew 28:9

And as they went, suddenly, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” And they went to Him and took hold of His feet [in homage] and worshiped Him [as the Messiah].

Luke 7:45

You gave Me no [welcoming] kiss, but from the moment I came in, she has not ceased to kiss My feet.

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

Genesis 33:4

But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, and hugged his neck and kissed him, and they wept [for joy].

Genesis 45:14-15

And he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. Moreover, he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers conversed with him.

Salutations » Often perfidious

2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said to Amasa, “Is it going well with you, my brother?” And with his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa by the beard [as if] to kiss him [in greeting].

Matthew 26:49

Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings (rejoice), Rabbi!” And he kissed Him [in a deliberate act of betrayal].

Salutations » Antiquity of

Genesis 18:2

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,

Genesis 19:1

It was evening when the two angels came to Sodom. Lot was sitting at Sodom’s [city] gate. Seeing them, Lot got up to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground.

Salutations » Given to Christ in derision

Matthew 27:29

And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and put a reed in His right hand [as a scepter]. Kneeling before Him, they ridiculed Him, saying, “Hail (rejoice), King of the Jews!”

Mark 15:18

and they began saluting and mocking Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Kissing the dust

Isaiah 49:23


“Kings will be your attendants,
And their princesses your nurses.
They will bow down to you with their faces to the earth
And lick the dust of your feet;
And you shall know [with an understanding based on personal experience] that I am the Lord;
For they shall not be put to shame who wait and hope expectantly for Me.

Psalm 72:9


The nomads of the desert will bow before him,
And his enemies will lick the dust.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Hail

Luke 1:28

And coming to her, the angel said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”

Matthew 26:49

Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings (rejoice), Rabbi!” And he kissed Him [in a deliberate act of betrayal].

Salutations » Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving

2 Kings 4:29

Then he said to Gehazi, “Gird up your loins (prepare now!) and take my staff in your hand, and go [to the woman’s house]; if you meet any man [along the way], do not greet him and if a man greets you, do not [stop to] answer him; and lay my staff on the face of the boy [as soon as you reach the house].”

Luke 10:24

for I say to you that many prophets and kings longed to see what you see, and they did not see it; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.”

Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public

Mark 12:38

In [the course of] His teaching He was saying, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes [displaying their prominence], and like to receive respectful greetings in the market places,

Matthew 23:7

and to be greeted [with respect] in the market places and public forums, and to have people call them Rabbi.

Salutations » By kissing

2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said to Amasa, “Is it going well with you, my brother?” And with his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa by the beard [as if] to kiss him [in greeting].

Matthew 26:49

Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings (rejoice), Rabbi!” And he kissed Him [in a deliberate act of betrayal].

Salutations » Were given » By all passers-by

1 Samuel 10:3-4

Then you will go on from there and you will come to the oak of Tabor, and three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you there, one carrying three kids, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a skin bottle of wine. They will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you shall accept from their hand.

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

1 Samuel 15:13

So Samuel came to Saul, and Saul said to him, “Blessed are you of the Lord. I have carried out the command of the Lord.”

Salutations » Were given » By brethren to each other

1 Samuel 17:22

Then David left his provisions in the care of the supply keeper, and ran to the ranks and came and greeted his brothers.

Salutations » Were given » By superiors to inferiors

1 Samuel 30:21

David came to the two hundred men who were so exhausted that they could not follow him and had been left at the brook Besor [with the provisions]. They went out to meet David and the people with him, and when he approached the people, he greeted them.

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

2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said to Amasa, “Is it going well with you, my brother?” And with his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa by the beard [as if] to kiss him [in greeting].

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

Matthew 14:36

and they begged Him to let them merely touch the fringe of His robe; and all who touched it were perfectly restored.

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

1 Samuel 25:6

and this is what you shall say, ‘Have a long life! Peace be to you, and peace to your house, and peace to all that you have.

Salutations » Expressions used as » God be gracious unto thee

Genesis 43:29

And he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s [only other] son, and said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” And Joseph said, “God be gracious to you and show you favor, my son.”

Salutations » Expressions used as » Art thou in health?

2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said to Amasa, “Is it going well with you, my brother?” And with his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa by the beard [as if] to kiss him [in greeting].

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Bowing frequently to the ground

Genesis 33:3

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.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be with thee

Judges 19:20

Then the old man said, “Peace be to you. Only leave all your needs to me; and do not spend the night in the open square.”

Salutations » Expressions used as » All hail

Matthew 28:9

And as they went, suddenly, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” And they went to Him and took hold of His feet [in homage] and worshiped Him [as the Messiah].

Salutations » Were given » By inferiors to their superiors

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph brought Jacob (Israel) his father and presented him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

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

Matthew 5:47

And if you greet only your brothers [wishing them God’s blessing and peace], what more [than others] are you doing? Do not even the Gentiles [who do not know the Lord] do that?

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

Psalm 129:8


Nor do those who pass by say,
“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 and does not bring this teaching [but diminishes or adds to the doctrine of Christ], do not receive or welcome him into your house, and do not give him a greeting or any encouragement;

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be to this house

Luke 10:5

Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God] to this house.’

Salutations » Peace to you (hebrew: shalomleka)

Salutations » Expressions used as » The lord be with you

Ruth 2:4

It was then that Boaz came back from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered him, “The Lord bless you!”

Salutations » Expressions used as » The lord bless thee

Ruth 2:4

It was then that Boaz came back from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered him, “The Lord bless you!”

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

Genesis 43:29

And he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s [only other] son, and said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” And Joseph said, “God be gracious to you and show you favor, my son.”

Salutations » Are you well, my brother?

2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said to Amasa, “Is it going well with you, my brother?” And with his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa by the beard [as if] to kiss him [in greeting].

Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom)

1 Samuel 25:6

and this is what you shall say, ‘Have a long life! Peace be to you, and peace to your house, and peace to all that you have.

Salutations » Hail, master!

Matthew 26:49

Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings (rejoice), Rabbi!” And he kissed Him [in a deliberate act of betrayal].

Salutations » Addresses in » my lords,

Genesis 19:2

And he said, “See here, my lords, please turn aside and come into your servant’s house, and spend the night, and wash your feet; then you may get up early and go on your way.” But they said, “No, we shall spend the night in the open plaza [of the city].”

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

Luke 10:5

Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God] to this house.’

Salutations » All hail

Matthew 28:9

And as they went, suddenly, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” And they went to Him and took hold of His feet [in homage] and worshiped Him [as the Messiah].

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

Ruth 2:4

It was then that Boaz came back from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered him, “The Lord bless you!”

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

Ruth 2:4

It was then that Boaz came back from Bethlehem and said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered him, “The Lord bless you!”

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