37 Bible Verses about Salutations
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And it fortuned, as Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe sprang in her belly. And Elizabeth was filled with the holy ghost, and cried with a loud voice, and said, "Blessed art thou among the women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence happeneth this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?read more.
For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe sprang in my belly for joy.
And he lift up his eyes and looked: and lo, three men stood not far from him. And when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and fell to the ground
And he lift up his eyes and beheld his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother of whom ye said unto me?" And said, "God be merciful unto thee my son."
The old man said, "Peace be with thee, all that thou lackest shalt thou find with me: onely abide not in the streets all night."
And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said unto the harvest men, "The LORD be with you." And they answered him, "The LORD bless thee."
And when Samuel was come to Saul, Saul said unto him, "Blessed be thou in the LORD. I have done the commandment of the LORD."
And thus wise say unto my friend, "Peace be to thee, peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
And as they went to tell his disciples: behold, Jesus met them, saying, "All hail." They came and held him by the feet and worshipped him.
And the angel went in unto her, and said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women."
Into whatsoever house ye enter in, first say, Peace be to this house.
And he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.
Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.
And there came two angels to Sodom at even. And Lot sat at the gate of the city. And Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them, and he bowed himself to the ground with his face. And he said, "See lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house; and tarry all night and wash your feet, and rise up early and go on your ways." And they said, "Nay, but we will bide in the streets all night."
Then Jesus said unto them again, "Peace be with you. As my father sent me, even so send I you."
And he arose, and went to his father. And when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran unto him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Salute one another among yourselves with a holy kiss. The congregations of Christ salute you.
And Joab said to Amasa, "Are all things in rest and peace my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the chin with the right hand, as though he would have kissed him.
And there came two angels to Sodom at even. And Lot sat at the gate of the city. And Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them, and he bowed himself to the ground with his face.
Abraham stood up and bowed himself before the people of the land the children of Heth.
People be thy servants, and nations bow unto thee. Be lord over thy brethren, and thy mother's children stoop unto thee. Cursed be he that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee."
And he went before them and fell on the ground seven times, until he came unto his brother.
And when he had told it unto his father and his brethren, his father rebuked him, and said unto him, "What meaneth this dream which thou hast dreamed: shall I and thy mother and thy brethren come and fall on the ground before thee?"
and set him upon the best chariot that he had, save one. And they cried before him "Abrech!" And that Pharaoh had made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
When Joseph came home, they brought the present into the house to him, which they had in their hands, and fell flat on the ground before him.
"Judah, thy brethren shall praise thee, and thine hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies, and thy father's children shall stoop unto thee.
When Abigail saw David, she hasted and lighted off her ass and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,
And Ahimaaz called and said to the king, "Good tidings," and bowed himself to the earth upon his face before the king and said, "Blessed be the LORD thy God which hath shut up all the men that lifted up their hands against my Lord the king."
And Esther spake yet more before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him, that he would put away the wickedness of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had imagined against the Jews.
and went into the house, and found the child with Mary his mother, and knelt down, and worshipped him: and opened their treasures, and offered unto him gifts; gold, frankincense and myrrh.
And behold, there came unto him one of the rulers of the Synagogue, whose name was Jairus: and when he saw him, he fell down at his feet,
And he said, "See lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house; and tarry all night and wash your feet, and rise up early and go on your ways." And they said, "Nay, but we will bide in the streets all night."
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you, Amen. {Sent from Rome by Tychicus and Onesimus.}
Salute all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
The salutation of me, Paul, with mine own hand. This is the token in all epistles. So I write.
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Salutations » By bowing
And he lift up his eyes and looked: and lo, three men stood not far from him. And when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and fell to the ground
When Abigail saw David, she hasted and lighted off her ass and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,
And behold, there came unto him one of the rulers of the Synagogue, whose name was Jairus: and when he saw him, he fell down at his feet,
They answered, "Thy servant our father is in good health, and is yet alive. And they bowed themselves and fell to the ground."
and went into the house, and found the child with Mary his mother, and knelt down, and worshipped him: and opened their treasures, and offered unto him gifts; gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Salutations » Examples of
And as they went to tell his disciples: behold, Jesus met them, saying, "All hail." They came and held him by the feet and worshipped him.
And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said unto the harvest men, "The LORD be with you." And they answered him, "The LORD bless thee."
And the angel went in unto her, and said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women."
And he lift up his eyes and beheld his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother of whom ye said unto me?" And said, "God be merciful unto thee my son."
And when Samuel was come to Saul, Saul said unto him, "Blessed be thou in the LORD. I have done the commandment of the LORD."
Salutations » Often sent by letter
Timothy my work fellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen salute you. I Tercius salute you, which wrote this epistle in the Lord. Gaius mine host and the host of all the congregations, saluteth you. Erastus, the chamberlain of the city, saluteth you. And Quartus, a brother, saluteth you.
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you, Amen. {Sent from Rome by Tychicus and Onesimus.}
The salutation of me, Paul, with mine own hand. This is the token in all epistles. So I write.
Salutations » By letter
The sons of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen. {Here ends the Second General Epistle of John}
For I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak mouth to mouth. Peace be with thee. The lovers salute thee. Greet the lovers by name. {Here ends the Third General Epistle of John}
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you, Amen. {Sent from Rome by Tychicus and Onesimus.}
The salutation of me, Paul, with mine own hand. This is the token in all epistles. So I write.
Salutations » Of affection
And he arose, and went to his father. And when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran unto him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.
And he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.
Salute one another among yourselves with a holy kiss. The congregations of Christ salute you.
Salutations » Were given » On entering a house
And they turned thitherward and came to the house of the young man the Levite in the house of Micah, and saluted him peaceably.
and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elizabeth: And it fortuned, as Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe sprang in her belly. And Elizabeth was filled with the holy ghost,
For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe sprang in my belly for joy.
Salutations » Often sent through messengers
he sent Joram his son unto king David to salute him with peace and to bless him because he had fought against Hadadezer and beaten him - for Toi kept war with Hadadezer - which son brought vessels of silver, gold and of brass with him.
But one of the lads told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, "See, David sent messengers unto our master out of the wilderness to salute him, and he railed on them.
he sent out ten of his young men, and said unto them, "Get you up to Carmel and go to Nabal and greet him in my name.
Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling prostrate on the ground
and went into the house, and found the child with Mary his mother, and knelt down, and worshipped him: and opened their treasures, and offered unto him gifts; gold, frankincense and myrrh.
And behold, there came a man named Jairus: and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house,
And Esther spake yet more before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him, that he would put away the wickedness of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had imagined against the Jews.
Salutations » Often accompanied by » Embracing and kissing the feet
and she stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with ointment.
And as they went to tell his disciples: behold, Jesus met them, saying, "All hail." They came and held him by the feet and worshipped him.
Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling on the neck and kissing
Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.
And he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. Moreover, he kissed all his brethren and wept upon them. And after that, his brethren talked with him.
Salutations » Often perfidious
And Joab said to Amasa, "Are all things in rest and peace my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the chin with the right hand, as though he would have kissed him.
Salutations » Antiquity of
And he lift up his eyes and looked: and lo, three men stood not far from him. And when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and fell to the ground
And there came two angels to Sodom at even. And Lot sat at the gate of the city. And Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them, and he bowed himself to the ground with his face.
Salutations » Given to Christ in derision
and plaited a crown of thorns and put upon his head, and a reed in his right hand. And bowed their knees before him, and mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews,"
Salutations » Often accompanied by » Kissing the dust
For kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and Queens shall be thy nursing mothers. They shall fall before thee with their faces flat upon the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet: that thou mayest know, how that I am the LORD. And who so putteth his trust in me, shall not be confounded.
They that dwell in the wilderness shall kneel before him, and his enemies shall lick the dust.
Salutations » Expressions used as » Hail
And the angel went in unto her, and said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women."
Salutations » Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving
Then he said to Gehazi, "Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand and away. If any man meet thee, salute him not. And if any salute thee, answer him not again. And put my staff upon the boy."
For I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them: And to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them."
Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public
And he said unto them in his doctrine, "Beware of the scribes which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the market places,
Salutations » By kissing
And Joab said to Amasa, "Are all things in rest and peace my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the chin with the right hand, as though he would have kissed him.
Salutations » Were given » By all passers-by
Then thou shalt go forth from thence and shalt come to the oak of Tabor. And there shalt thou meet three men going to God to Bethel: one carrying three kids; and another carrying three loaves of bread; and the third carrying a bottle of wine. And they will salute thee and give thee two loaves of bread: which thou shalt receive of their hands.
Salutations » Expressions used as » Blessed be thou of the lord
And when Samuel was come to Saul, Saul said unto him, "Blessed be thou in the LORD. I have done the commandment of the LORD."
Salutations » Were given » By brethren to each other
Then David put the pannier from him, unto the hands of the keeper of the vessels, and ran into the host and came and saluted his brethren.
Salutations » Were given » By superiors to inferiors
And then David came to the two hundred men that were too weary for to follow David which they made to abide at the river Besor. And they came to meet David and the people that were with him. And when David came to the people, he saluted them.
Salutations » Often accompanied by » Laying hold of the beard with the right hand, &c
And Joab said to Amasa, "Are all things in rest and peace my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the chin with the right hand, as though he would have kissed him.
Salutations » Often accompanied by » Touching the hem of the garment
and besought him, that they might touch the hem of his vesture only. And as many as touched it, were made whole.
Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace to thee, and peace to thine house, and peace unto all that thou hast
And thus wise say unto my friend, "Peace be to thee, peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
Salutations » Expressions used as » God be gracious unto thee
And he lift up his eyes and beheld his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother of whom ye said unto me?" And said, "God be merciful unto thee my son."
Salutations » Expressions used as » Art thou in health?
And Joab said to Amasa, "Are all things in rest and peace my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the chin with the right hand, as though he would have kissed him.
Salutations » Often accompanied by » Bowing frequently to the ground
And he went before them and fell on the ground seven times, until he came unto his brother.
Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be with thee
The old man said, "Peace be with thee, all that thou lackest shalt thou find with me: onely abide not in the streets all night."
Salutations » Expressions used as » All hail
And as they went to tell his disciples: behold, Jesus met them, saying, "All hail." They came and held him by the feet and worshipped him.
Salutations » Were given » By inferiors to their superiors
And Joseph brought in Jacob his father and set him before Pharaoh. And Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Salutations » The jews condemned for giving, only to their countrymen
And if ye be friendly to your brethren only, what singular thing do ye? Do not the Publicans likewise?
Salutations » Expressions used as » The blessing of the lord be upon you, we bless you in the name of the lord
So that they which go by, say not so much as, "the LORD prosper you, we wish you good luck in the name of the LORD."
Salutations » Denied to persons of bad character
If there come any unto you and bring not this learning, him receive not to house: neither bid him Godspeed.
Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be to this house
Into whatsoever house ye enter in, first say, Peace be to this house.
Salutations » Peace to you (hebrew: shalomleka)
Then Jesus said unto them again, "Peace be with you. As my father sent me, even so send I you."
Salutations » Expressions used as » The lord be with you
And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said unto the harvest men, "The LORD be with you." And they answered him, "The LORD bless thee."
Salutations » Expressions used as » The lord bless thee
And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said unto the harvest men, "The LORD be with you." And they answered him, "The LORD bless thee."
Salutations » Addresses in » may God be gracious to you,
And he lift up his eyes and beheld his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother of whom ye said unto me?" And said, "God be merciful unto thee my son."
Salutations » Are you well, my brother?
And Joab said to Amasa, "Are all things in rest and peace my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the chin with the right hand, as though he would have kissed him.
Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom)
And thus wise say unto my friend, "Peace be to thee, peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
Salutations » Hail, master!
Salutations » Addresses in » my lords,
And he said, "See lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house; and tarry all night and wash your feet, and rise up early and go on your ways." And they said, "Nay, but we will bide in the streets all night."
Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom) to this house,
Into whatsoever house ye enter in, first say, Peace be to this house.
Salutations » All hail
And as they went to tell his disciples: behold, Jesus met them, saying, "All hail." They came and held him by the feet and worshipped him.
Salutations » From a master to his servants, "may the lord be with you,"
And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said unto the harvest men, "The LORD be with you." And they answered him, "The LORD bless thee."
Salutations » Servants to their masters, "may the lord bless you,"
And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said unto the harvest men, "The LORD be with you." And they answered him, "The LORD bless thee."