Berean Strong's Lexicon kamptó: To bend, to bow Original Word: κάμπτω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3766 (כָּרַע, kara) - to bow, to kneel - H7812 (שָׁחָה, shachah) - to bow down, to worship Usage: The Greek verb "kamptó" primarily means to bend or bow, often used in the context of bowing the knee as an act of submission, worship, or reverence. It conveys the physical act of bending as well as the metaphorical act of showing humility or deference. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish culture, bowing the knee was a common gesture of respect, submission, or worship. It was a physical expression of acknowledging authority or divinity. In the Greco-Roman world, bowing was often associated with paying homage to rulers or deities. In Jewish tradition, bowing was a significant part of worship and prayer, symbolizing humility before God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. root kamp- Definition to bend NASB Translation bow (3), bowed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2578: κάμπτωκάμπτω; future καμψω; 1 aorist ἐκαμψα; a. to bend, bow: τό γόνυ (and τά γούνατα), the knee (the knees), used by Homer of those taking a seat or sitting down to rest (Iliad 7, 118; 19, 72); in Biblical Greek with the dative of person to one i. e. in honor of one, in religious veneration; used of worshippers: Romans 11:4 and 1 Kings 19:18 (where for כָּרַע followed by לְ); πρός τινα, toward (unto) one, Ephesians 3:14. b. reflexively, to bow oneself: κάμψει πᾶν γόνυ ἐμοί, shall bow to me (in honor), i. e. everyone shall worship me, Romans 14:11 (from Isaiah 45:23); ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ, in devout recognition of the name (of κύριος) which Jesus received from God, Philippians 2:10 (cf. Winers Grammar, 390 (365); Lightfoot, Meyer, in the place cited; also ὄνομα, especially sub at the end. Compare: ἀνακάμπτω, συγκάμπτω). Apparently a primary verb; to bend -- bow. Englishman's Concordance Romans 11:4 V-AIA-3PGRK: οἵτινες οὐκ ἔκαμψαν γόνυ τῇ NAS: WHO HAVE NOT BOWED THE KNEE KJV: not bowed the knee INT: who not bowed a knee Romans 14:11 V-FIA-3S Ephesians 3:14 V-PIA-1S Philippians 2:10 V-ASA-3S Strong's Greek 2578 |