37 Bible Verses about Salutations

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Luke 1:41-44

And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?read more.
For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

Genesis 18:2

He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth

Genesis 43:29

And he lifted up his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? God be gracious to you, my son!"

Judges 19:20

And the old man said, "Peace be to you; I will care for all your wants. Only, do not spend the night in the square."

Ruth 2:4

And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, "The LORD be with you!" And they answered, "The LORD bless you."

1 Samuel 15:13

And Samuel came to Saul, and Saul said to him, "Blessed be you to the LORD. I have performed the commandment of the LORD."

1 Samuel 25:6

And thus you shall greet him: 'Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

Luke 1:28

And he came to her and said, "Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!"

Genesis 45:14

Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

Genesis 19:1-2

The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth and said, "My lords, please turn aside to your servant's house and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up early and go on your way." They said, "No; we will spend the night in the town square."

Matthew 26:49

And he came up to Jesus at once and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" And he kissed him.

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Genesis 19:1

The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth

Genesis 23:7

Abraham rose and bowed to the Hittites, the people of the land.

Genesis 27:29

Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers, and may your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you, and blessed be everyone who blesses you!"

Genesis 33:3

He himself went on before them, bowing himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Genesis 37:10

But when he told it to his father and to his brothers, his father rebuked him and said to him, "What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall I and your mother and your brothers indeed come to bow ourselves to the ground before you?"

Genesis 41:43

And he made him ride in his second chariot. And they called out before him, "Bow the knee!" Thus 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 that they had with them and bowed down to him to the ground.

Genesis 49:8

"Judah, your brothers shall praise you; your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; your father's sons shall bow down before you.

1 Samuel 25:23

When Abigail saw David, she hurried and got down from the donkey and fell before David on her face and bowed to the ground.

2 Samuel 18:28

Then Ahimaaz cried out to the king, "All is well." And he bowed before the king with his face to the earth and said, "Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delivered up the men who raised their hand against my lord the king."

Esther 8:3

Then Esther spoke again to the king. She fell at his feet and wept and pleaded with him to avert the evil plan of Haman the Agagite and the plot that he had devised against the Jews.

Mark 5:22

Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet

Genesis 19:2

and said, "My lords, please turn aside to your servant's house and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up early and go on your way." They said, "No; we will spend the night in the town square."

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

Philippians 4:21

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

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the sign of genuineness in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.

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Salutations » By bowing

Genesis 18:2

He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth

1 Samuel 25:23

When Abigail saw David, she hurried and got down from the donkey and fell before David on her face and bowed to the ground.

Mark 5:22

Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet

Genesis 43:28

They said, "Your servant our father is well; he is still alive." And they bowed their heads and prostrated themselves.

Salutations » Examples of

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

Ruth 2:4

And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, "The LORD be with you!" And they answered, "The LORD bless you."

Luke 1:28

And he came to her and said, "Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!"

Genesis 43:29

And he lifted up his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? God be gracious to you, my son!"

1 Samuel 15:13

And Samuel came to Saul, and Saul said to him, "Blessed be you to the LORD. I have performed the commandment of the LORD."

Salutations » Often sent by letter

Romans 16:21-23

Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you; so do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen. I Tertius, who wrote this letter, greet you in the Lord. Gaius, who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus, greet you.

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the sign of genuineness in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.

Salutations » By letter

2 John 1:13

The children of your elect sister greet you.

3 John 1:14

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

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the sign of genuineness in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.

Salutations » Of affection

Genesis 45:14

Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

Salutations » Were given » On entering a house

Judges 18:15

And they turned aside there and came to the house of the young Levite, at the home of Micah, and asked him about his welfare.

Luke 1:40-41

and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,

Luke 1:44

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

Salutations » Often sent through messengers

2 Samuel 8:10

Toi sent his son Joram to King David, to ask about his health and to bless him because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him, for Hadadezer had often been at war with Toi. And Joram brought with him articles of silver, of gold, and of bronze.

1 Samuel 25:14

But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, "Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to greet our master, and he railed at them.

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

And there came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue. And falling at Jesus' feet, he implored him to come to his house,

Esther 8:3

Then Esther spoke again to the king. She fell at his feet and wept and pleaded with him to avert the evil plan of Haman the Agagite and the plot that he had devised against the Jews.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Embracing and kissing the feet

Luke 7:38

and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

Luke 7:45

You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet.

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

Genesis 45:14-15

Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck. And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them. After that his brothers talked with him.

Salutations » Often perfidious

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Matthew 26:49

And he came up to Jesus at once and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" And he kissed him.

Salutations » Antiquity of

Genesis 18:2

He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth

Genesis 19:1

The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth

Salutations » Given to Christ in derision

Matthew 27:29

and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

Mark 15:18

And they began to salute him, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Kissing the dust

Isaiah 49:23

Kings shall be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. With their faces to the ground they shall bow down to you, and lick the dust of your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who wait for me shall not be put to shame."

Psalm 72:9

May desert tribes bow down before him, and his enemies lick the dust!

Salutations » Expressions used as » Hail

Luke 1:28

And he came to her and said, "Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!"

Matthew 26:49

And he came up to Jesus at once and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" And he kissed him.

Salutations » Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving

2 Kings 4:29

He said to Gehazi, "Tie up your garment and take my staff in your hand and go. If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not reply. And lay my staff on the face of the child."

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and 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

And in his teaching he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces

Salutations » By kissing

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Matthew 26:49

And he came up to Jesus at once and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" And he kissed him.

Salutations » Were given » By all passers-by

1 Samuel 10:3-4

Then you shall go on from there farther and come to the oak of Tabor. Three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you there, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a skin of wine. And 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

And Samuel came to Saul, and Saul said to him, "Blessed be you to the LORD. I have performed the commandment of the LORD."

Salutations » Were given » By brethren to each other

1 Samuel 17:22

And David left the things in charge of the keeper of the baggage and ran to the ranks and went and greeted his brothers.

Salutations » Were given » By superiors to inferiors

1 Samuel 30:21

Then David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow David, and who had been left at the brook Besor. And they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him. And when David came near to the people he greeted them.

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 with you, my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

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

Matthew 14:36

and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it 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 thus you shall greet him: 'Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.

Salutations » Expressions used as » God be gracious unto thee

Genesis 43:29

And he lifted up his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? God be gracious to you, my son!"

Salutations » Expressions used as » Art thou in health?

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Bowing frequently to the ground

Genesis 33:3

He himself went on before them, bowing himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be with thee

Judges 19:20

And the old man said, "Peace be to you; I will care for all your wants. Only, do not spend the night in the square."

Salutations » Expressions used as » All hail

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

Salutations » Were given » By inferiors to their superiors

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph brought in Jacob his father and stood 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, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?

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, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,

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 behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, "The LORD be with you!" And they answered, "The LORD bless you."

Salutations » Expressions used as » The lord bless thee

Ruth 2:4

And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, "The LORD be with you!" And they answered, "The LORD bless you."

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

Genesis 43:29

And he lifted up his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? God be gracious to you, my son!"

Salutations » Are you well, my brother?

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom)

1 Samuel 25:6

And thus you shall greet him: 'Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.

Salutations » Hail, master!

Matthew 26:49

And he came up to Jesus at once and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" And he kissed him.

Salutations » Addresses in » my lords,

Genesis 19:2

and said, "My lords, please turn aside to your servant's house and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up early and go on your way." They said, "No; we will spend the night in the town square."

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

Salutations » All hail

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

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

Ruth 2:4

And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, "The LORD be with you!" And they answered, "The LORD bless you."

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

Ruth 2:4

And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, "The LORD be with you!" And they answered, "The LORD bless you."

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