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proskuneo

proskuneo {pros-koo-neh'-o}
Greek: verb

Possible Definitions:
1) to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence; hence among the Orientals, esp. the Persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence; in the NT by kneeling or prostration to do homage (to one) or make obeisance, whether in order to express respect or to make supplication
1a) used of homage shown to men of superior rank: the Jewish high priests
1b) of homage rendered to God and the ascended Christ, to heavenly beings, and to demons

proskuneo {pros-koo-neh'-o}

Greek: verb

from 4314 and a probable derivative of 2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand);

Translated as:

worship (60 times)

Strong's Number 4352

TDNT - 6:758,948