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bow

Meaning of “bow”

Sense 1: A weapon for shooting arrows. Sense 2: The bow set in the cloud as a covenant token. Sense 3: To bend or incline the head, knees, face, or body downward in reverence, respect, submission, or worship.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
99 occurrences96 verses29 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 9:13

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Romans 11:10
Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 11:10 · retained source text

Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow downe their backe alway.

1611 marginal notePsa. 69.23.

Romans 14:11
For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Romans 14:11 · retained source text

For it is written, As I liue, saith the Lord, euery knee shall bow to mee, and euery tongue shall confesse to God.

1611 marginal noteEsay 45.23.

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Historical definitions

An inclination of the head, or a bending of the body, in token of reverence, respect, civility, or submission.

volume 1, leaf 301, column 3 (main_dictionary)