Bowing
bowing
A symbol of reverence and worshlp. Catholics bow their heads especially at the Holy Name of Jesus, and also at the prayer “Gloria Patri” (Glory be to the Father, etc.). During the Mass, when the creed is said, they genuflect, but do not bow, at the words “et incarnatus est” (and He was incarnate). For church ceremonies three classes of bows are specified:
profound
moderate
slight
New Catholic Dictionary
Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Bowing
(some form of the verb , shachah. ). This was a very ancient mode of showing respect. “Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth” (Gen 23:7). So also Jacob, when he came to meet his brother Esau, ” bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother” (Gen 33:3); and the brethren of Joseph bowed themselves before him as the governor of the land (Gen 43:28). The attitude of bowing is frequently represented in the paintings on the tombs of Egypt, particularly of captives brought before a king or conqueror. The gestures and inflections of the body used in salutation differed at different times, varying with the dignity and station of the person who was saluted, as is the case among the Orientals to this day. In the presence of the great and noble the Orientals incline themselves almost to the earth, kiss their knees, or the hems of their garments, and place them upon their forehead. When in the presence of kings and princes more particularly, they even prostrate themselves at full length upon the ground: sometimes, with their knees bent, they bring their forehead to the earth, and, before resuming an erect position, either kiss the earth, or the feet of the king or prince in whose presence they are permitted to appear. These customs prevailed among the ancient Hebrews (Exo 4:31; 1Ki 1:53; 1Ki 2:19; 1Sa 24:8). Besides its use as a courteous demeanor, bowing is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures as an act of adoration to idols (Jos 23:7; 2Ki 5:18; Jdg 2:19; Isa 44:15; Isa 44:17; Isa 44:19; Isa 46:6); and also to the supreme God (Jos 5:14; Psa 22:29; Psa 72:9; Mic 6:6; Psa 95:6; Eph 3:14). SEE ATTITUDES.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Bowing (2)
(some form of the verb , shachah. ). This was a very ancient mode of showing respect. “Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth” (Gen 23:7). So also Jacob, when he came to meet his brother Esau, ” bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother” (Gen 33:3); and the brethren of Joseph bowed themselves before him as the governor of the land (Gen 43:28). The attitude of bowing is frequently represented in the paintings on the tombs of Egypt, particularly of captives brought before a king or conqueror. The gestures and inflections of the body used in salutation differed at different times, varying with the dignity and station of the person who was saluted, as is the case among the Orientals to this day. In the presence of the great and noble the Orientals incline themselves almost to the earth, kiss their knees, or the hems of their garments, and place them upon their forehead. When in the presence of kings and princes more particularly, they even prostrate themselves at full length upon the ground: sometimes, with their knees bent, they bring their forehead to the earth, and, before resuming an erect position, either kiss the earth, or the feet of the king or prince in whose presence they are permitted to appear. These customs prevailed among the ancient Hebrews (Exo 4:31; 1Ki 1:53; 1Ki 2:19; 1Sa 24:8). Besides its use as a courteous demeanor, bowing is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures as an act of adoration to idols (Jos 23:7; 2Ki 5:18; Jdg 2:19; Isa 44:15; Isa 44:17; Isa 44:19; Isa 46:6); and also to the supreme God (Jos 5:14; Psa 22:29; Psa 72:9; Mic 6:6; Psa 95:6; Eph 3:14). SEE ATTITUDES.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Bowing
a mode of showing respect. Abraham “bowed himself to the people of the land” (Gen. 23:7); so Jacob to Esau (Gen. 33:3); and the brethren of Joseph before him as the governor of the land (Gen. 43:28). Bowing is also frequently mentioned as an act of adoration to idols (Josh. 23:7; 2 Kings 5:18; Judg. 2:19; Isa. 44:15), and to God (Josh. 5:14; Ps. 22:29; 72:9; Micah 6:6; Ps. 95:6; Eph. 3:14).
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Bowing
bouing (, natah, to incline, bulge): The Psalmist’s assailants expected that he would be like a leaning (the King James Version bowing) wall (Psa 62:3) before their united attack, as when an ill-built, bulging wall gives way under a sudden and heavy fall of rain (compare Eze 13:11; Eze 38:22).
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Bowing
Bowing [ATTITUDES]
Fuente: Popular Cyclopedia Biblical Literature
Bowing
In worship
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