37 Bible Verses about Salutations

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Luke 1:41-44

When Elisabeth heard the greeting from Mary, the babe leaped in her womb. Elisabeth was filled with Holy Spirit. She shouted loudly: Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! How is it that the mother of my Lord should come to me?read more.
When I heard your greeting the baby leaped in my womb for joy.

Genesis 18:2

He looked up and noticed three men coming toward him. He ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed to the ground.

Genesis 43:29

Joseph looked around and saw his brother Benjamin. He said: This must be the youngest brother you told me about. God bless you, my son.

Judges 19:20

The old man said: Come to my home. You are welcome! I will take care of you. You do not have to spend the night in the square.

Ruth 2:4

Boaz came from Bethlehem. He said to the grain-cutters, Jehovah is with you. They answered: Jehovah gives you his blessing.

1 Samuel 15:13

Samuel went up to Saul. Saul said: Jehovah bless you, Samuel! I have obeyed Jehovah's command.

1 Samuel 25:6

Say to him: 'May you live long! May you, your home, and all you have prosper!

Matthew 28:9

Jesus met them and greeted them. They approached and took hold of his feet and kissed them in adoration.

Luke 1:28

Gabriel appeared to her and said: Greetings highly favored one. God is with you.

Genesis 45:14

Then he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck (huged his brother) and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. (Acts 20:37)

Genesis 19:1-2

That evening the two angels came to the entrance of the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting there as they arrived. When he saw them, he got up to greet them. Then he welcomed them and bowed low to the ground. My lords, he said, come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may get up in the morning as early as you like and be on your way again. Oh no, they said, We will spend the night out here in the city square.

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. The congregations of Christ greet you.

2 Samuel 20:9

How are you, my brother? Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Genesis 19:1

That evening the two angels came to the entrance of the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting there as they arrived. When he saw them, he got up to greet them. Then he welcomed them and bowed low to the ground.

Genesis 23:7

Abraham got up and bowed to the people of that region, the Hittites.

Genesis 27:29

May peoples serve you. And nations bow down to you. Be master of your brothers. And may your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be those who curse you. Blessed be those who bless you.

Genesis 33:3

Jacob went ahead of them. He bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.

Genesis 37:10

He also told the dream to his father. His father scolded him. What kind of a dream is that? Do you think that your mother, your brothers, and I are going to come and bow down to you?

Genesis 41:43

He had him ride in his second chariot. They proclaimed before him: Bow the knee! Thus he set him over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 43:26

Joseph came home and they gave him the gifts they had brought. They bowed down to him.

Genesis 49:8

Judah, your brothers will praise you. You hold your enemies by the neck. Your brothers will bow down before you.

1 Samuel 25:23

Abigail saw David and quickly got down from her donkey. She immediately bowed down in front of David with her face touching the ground.

2 Samuel 18:28

Ahimaaz approached the king, greeted him, and bowed down in front of him. Ahimaaz said: May Jehovah your God be praised. He has handed over the men who rebelled against Your Majesty.

Esther 8:3

Then Esther again came before the king. She fell down at his feet and wept as she requested: that he would put a stop to the evil purposes of Haman the Agagite and the designs that he had made against the Jews.

Mark 5:22

Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, saw Jesus and fell at his feet.

Genesis 19:2

My lords, he said, come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may get up in the morning as early as you like and be on your way again. Oh no, they said, We will spend the night out here in the city square.

1 Corinthians 16:21

The greeting from me Paul is with my own hand.

2 Corinthians 13:13

All the holy ones salute you.

Colossians 4:18

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

Philippians 4:21

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

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a mark in every letter; this is the way I write.

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Salutations » By bowing

Genesis 18:2

He looked up and noticed three men coming toward him. He ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed to the ground.

1 Samuel 25:23

Abigail saw David and quickly got down from her donkey. She immediately bowed down in front of David with her face touching the ground.

Mark 5:22

Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, saw Jesus and fell at his feet.

Genesis 43:28

They answered: Your servant our father is still alive and well. Again they bowed down to Joseph.

Salutations » Examples of

Matthew 28:9

Jesus met them and greeted them. They approached and took hold of his feet and kissed them in adoration.

Ruth 2:4

Boaz came from Bethlehem. He said to the grain-cutters, Jehovah is with you. They answered: Jehovah gives you his blessing.

Luke 1:28

Gabriel appeared to her and said: Greetings highly favored one. God is with you.

Genesis 43:29

Joseph looked around and saw his brother Benjamin. He said: This must be the youngest brother you told me about. God bless you, my son.

1 Samuel 15:13

Samuel went up to Saul. Saul said: Jehovah bless you, Samuel! I have obeyed Jehovah's command.

Salutations » Often sent by letter

Romans 16:21-23

Timothy my coworker and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my relative, salute you. I Tertius, who wrote this letter, salute you in the Lord. Gaius my host and the whole congregation, salutes you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city salutes you, and Quartus a brother.

1 Corinthians 16:21

The greeting from me Paul is with my own hand.

Colossians 4:18

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

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a mark in every letter; this is the way I write.

Salutations » By letter

2 John 1:13

The children of your sister the chosen one greet you.

3 John 1:14

I hope to see you shortly. We shall speak face to face. Peace to you! The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

1 Corinthians 16:21

The greeting from me Paul is with my own hand.

Colossians 4:18

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

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a mark in every letter; this is the way I write.

Salutations » Of affection

Genesis 45:14

Then he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck (huged his brother) and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. (Acts 20:37)

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. The congregations of Christ greet you.

Salutations » Were given » On entering a house

Judges 18:15

They went into Micah's house, where the young Levite lived. They greeted the Levite.

Matthew 10:12

When you enter the house, offer a blessing of peace.

Luke 1:40-41

She entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elisabeth. When Elisabeth heard the greeting from Mary, the babe leaped in her womb. Elisabeth was filled with Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:44

When I heard your greeting the baby leaped in my womb for joy.

Salutations » Often sent through messengers

2 Samuel 8:10

He sent his son Joram to greet King David and congratulate him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer. There had often been war between Hadadezer and Toi. Joram brought articles of gold, silver, and copper with him.

1 Samuel 25:14

One of Nabal's servants told Nabal's wife Abigail: Have you heard? David sent some messengers from the wilderness with greetings for our master. He insulted them.

1 Samuel 25:5

David sent ten young men to Nabal. David said to them: Go up to Carmel and go to Nabal, and say kind words to him in my name.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling prostrate on the ground

Luke 8:41

Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue came to Jesus. He fell down at Jesus' feet and implored him to come to his house.

Esther 8:3

Then Esther again came before the king. She fell down at his feet and wept as she requested: that he would put a stop to the evil purposes of Haman the Agagite and the designs that he had made against the Jews.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Embracing and kissing the feet

Luke 7:38

Standing by his feet weeping, she wet his feet with her tears. She wiped them with the hair of her head. Then she kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.

Matthew 28:9

Jesus met them and greeted them. They approached and took hold of his feet and kissed them in adoration.

Luke 7:45

You did not kiss me. Since the time I came in she has not ceased kissing my feet.

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

Genesis 45:14-15

Then he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck (huged his brother) and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. (Acts 20:37) He kissed all his brothers and wept on them. Afterward his brothers talked with him.

Salutations » Often perfidious

2 Samuel 20:9

How are you, my brother? Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Salutations » Antiquity of

Genesis 18:2

He looked up and noticed three men coming toward him. He ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed to the ground.

Genesis 19:1

That evening the two angels came to the entrance of the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting there as they arrived. When he saw them, he got up to greet them. Then he welcomed them and bowed low to the ground.

Salutations » Given to Christ in derision

Matthew 27:29

They made a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They placed a rod in his right hand. Then they bowed down on their knees before him. They mocked him, saying: Long life to the King of the Jews.

Mark 15:18

Hail King of the Jews! They shouted at him.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Kissing the dust

Isaiah 49:23

Kings will be your guardians. Their princesses will be your nurses. They will bow down to you with their faces to the earth. They will lick the dust of your feet. Then you will know that I am Jehovah. Those who hopefully wait for me will not be put to shame.

Psalm 72:9

Those who dwell in the wilderness will bow before him. His enemies shall lick the dust.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Hail

Luke 1:28

Gabriel appeared to her and said: Greetings highly favored one. God is with you.

Salutations » Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving

2 Kings 4:29

Elisha told Gehazi: Hurry! Take my walking stick. Do not stop to talk to anyone. If anyone speaks to you do not respond. Go straight to the house and hold my stick over the boy.

Luke 10:24

I tell you many prophets and kings desired to see the things you see and did not see them. To hear the things you hear and did not hear them.

Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public

Mark 12:38

He said: Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and to have greetings in the marketplaces.

Matthew 23:7

They require recognition in public places and insist on being called Rabbi by men.

Salutations » By kissing

2 Samuel 20:9

How are you, my brother? Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Salutations » Were given » By all passers-by

1 Samuel 10:3-4

You will go from there until you find the oak tree of Tabor. You will see three men going up to God to Bethel. One will have three young goats and another three cakes of bread and another a skin full of wine: They will say: 'Peace be with you.' They will give you two cakes of bread that you should take from them.

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

1 Samuel 15:13

Samuel went up to Saul. Saul said: Jehovah bless you, Samuel! I have obeyed Jehovah's command.

Salutations » Were given » By brethren to each other

1 Samuel 17:22

David left his things with the man in charge of supplies. He ran up to the battle line to ask his brothers if they were well.

Salutations » Were given » By superiors to inferiors

1 Samuel 30:21

On the way back, David met the two hundred men he left at Besor Gorge. They were too tired to keep up with him. They approached David and the people who were with him. He greeted the two hundred men and asked how they were doing.

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

2 Samuel 20:9

How are you, my brother? Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand to kiss him.

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

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

1 Samuel 25:6

Say to him: 'May you live long! May you, your home, and all you have prosper!

Salutations » Expressions used as » God be gracious unto thee

Genesis 43:29

Joseph looked around and saw his brother Benjamin. He said: This must be the youngest brother you told me about. God bless you, my son.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Art thou in health?

2 Samuel 20:9

How are you, my brother? Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Bowing frequently to the ground

Genesis 33:3

Jacob went ahead of them. He bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be with thee

Judges 19:20

The old man said: Come to my home. You are welcome! I will take care of you. You do not have to spend the night in the square.

Salutations » Expressions used as » All hail

Matthew 28:9

Jesus met them and greeted them. They approached and took hold of his feet and kissed them in adoration.

Salutations » Were given » By inferiors to their superiors

Genesis 47:7

Joseph brought his father Jacob and presented him to the king. Jacob gave the king his blessing.

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

Matthew 5:47

When you are kind only to your friends [and brothers] what makes you different from anyone else? Even people of the nations 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 Jehovah be upon you! We bless you in the name of Jehovah.

Salutations » Denied to persons of bad character

2 John 1:10

Do not receive anyone into your house who comes to you and does not bring this teaching. Give him no 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

Boaz came from Bethlehem. He said to the grain-cutters, Jehovah is with you. They answered: Jehovah gives you his blessing.

Salutations » Expressions used as » The lord bless thee

Ruth 2:4

Boaz came from Bethlehem. He said to the grain-cutters, Jehovah is with you. They answered: Jehovah gives you his blessing.

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

Genesis 43:29

Joseph looked around and saw his brother Benjamin. He said: This must be the youngest brother you told me about. God bless you, my son.

Salutations » Are you well, my brother?

2 Samuel 20:9

How are you, my brother? Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand to kiss him.

Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom)

1 Samuel 25:6

Say to him: 'May you live long! May you, your home, and all you have prosper!

Salutations » Hail, master!

Salutations » Addresses in » my lords,

Genesis 19:2

My lords, he said, come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may get up in the morning as early as you like and be on your way again. Oh no, they said, We will spend the night out here in the city square.

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

Salutations » All hail

Matthew 28:9

Jesus met them and greeted them. They approached and took hold of his feet and kissed them in adoration.

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

Ruth 2:4

Boaz came from Bethlehem. He said to the grain-cutters, Jehovah is with you. They answered: Jehovah gives you his blessing.

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

Ruth 2:4

Boaz came from Bethlehem. He said to the grain-cutters, Jehovah is with you. They answered: Jehovah gives you his blessing.

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