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kneeling

Meaning of “kneeling”

Bending or resting upon the knees.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Kings 8:54

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “kneeling”

KJV PCE
1 Kings 8:54
And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the Lord, he arose from before the altar of the Lord, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Kings 8:54 · retained source text

And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication vnto the LORD, he arose from before the Altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees, with his handes spread vp to heauen.

Matthew 17:14
¶ And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 17:14 · retained source text

¶ And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certaine man, kneeling downe to him, and saying,

1611 marginal noteMar. 9.17. luke 9.38.

Mark 1:40
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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 1:40 · retained source text

And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling downe to him, and saying vnto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me cleane.

1611 marginal noteMatth. 8.2

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

nee'ling. Falling on the knees.

volume 2, leaf 27, column 3 (entry starts at OCR line 165)