Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to kneel
Usage: γονυπετέω, -ῶ) (γόνυ, πίπτω); __1. to fall on the knees: before ἔμπροσθεν, Mat.27:29. __2. to fall down before one: with accusative, Mat.17:14, Mrk.1:40, R, txt., 10:17. † (AS)
Strong's Number
G1120
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G1120 Quick Answer
Strong's G1120 γονυπετέω (gonupeteo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. gonupeteo (gon-oo-pet-eh'-o) v. 1. to fall on the knee [from a compound of G1119 and the alternate of G4098] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include kneeling, knee, and kneeled. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- gonupeteo (gon-oo-pet-eh'-o) v. 1. to fall on the knee [from a compound of G1119 and the alternate of G4098]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- kneeling, knee, and kneeled
Meaning and Definition
gonupeteo (gon-oo-pet-eh'-o) v. 1. to fall on the knee [from a compound of G1119 and the alternate of G4098] KJV: bow the knee, kneel down Root(s): G1119, G4098
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1120. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1120 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render gonupeteo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's G1120 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
Strong's G1120 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1120 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1120.
And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1120, grouped by book.
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1120 FAQ
What does gonypeteo (γονυπετέω) mean?
Gonypeteo (Strong's G1120) is a Greek word most simply glossed "bow the knee". gonupeteo (gon-oo-pet-eh'-o) v. 1. to fall on the knee [from a compound of G1119 and the alternate of G4098]
How many times is gonypeteo (γονυπετέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1120 across 2 books.
Where can I study gonypeteo (γονυπετέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1120 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate gonypeteo (γονυπετέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as kneeling, knee, and kneeled. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.