Greek Word Study
προσκυνέω
proskynéō
G4352
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G4352
KJV Translations
worship
Derivation / Root
from G4314 (πρός) and a probable derivative of G2965 (κύων) (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand);
Definition of proskynéō
προσκυνέω (proskynéō) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
Word Origin
This word comes from G4314 (πρός) and a probable derivative of G2965 (κύων) (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand); See the root words: G4314 (πρός), G2965 (κύων).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from προσκυνέω.
πρός
prós
G4314
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
κύων
kýōn
G2965
a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)
προσκυνητής
proskynētḗs
G4353
an adorer
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