Strong's G1120 · Greek
γονυπετέω
gonupeteo · /gon-oo-pet-eh'-o/
Definition
from a compound of 1119 and the alternate of 4098; to fall on the knee:--bow the knee, kneel down.
KJV: bow the knee, kneel down
Root / derivation: from a compound of 1119 and the alternate of 4098
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered γονυπετέω across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
Matthew 27:29And 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!
Mark2 verses
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.
Mark 10:17And 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?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1120 (gonupeteo) mean?
from a compound of 1119 and the alternate of 4098; to fall on the knee:--bow the knee, kneel down.
How many times does G1120 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1120 (γονυπετέω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “down.”
How is gonupeteo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1120 is rendered as “down” (2×), “knee” (1×), “kneeled” (1×).
Where does the Greek word γονυπετέω come from?
from a compound of 1119 and the alternate of 4098