Throughout the Old Testament we can see that the most common word used for worship is ‘saha.’ This word is most commonly translated as ‘to bow down or bend down.’ Likewise Deuteronomy 26: 10 says (KJV), “…and worship before the LORD thy God.” This same word is used in 1 Chronicles 16:29, “Worship (saha) the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” We are also told in Exodus 34:14 it says (KJV) “For thou shalt worship (saha) no other god.”
The idea of bowing down before God, and only Him, is clearly important. Taking the meaning of the word ‘saha’ as to bow or bend down we can dissect the origin and intent of bowing in historical and cultural context. We know that bowing is a sign of respect and reverence. It is a physical representation of placing oneself beneath someone else, or in this case, the Lord. Ergo, He is in the exalted position and we acknowledge God’s position of authority over us.
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