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reverence

Meaning of “reverence”

Sense 1: Respect or honour mingled with fear or awe; an outward act of such respect. Sense 2: To regard or treat with such respect or honour, sometimes shown by bowing.

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Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
13 occurrences13 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Leviticus 19:30

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2 Samuel 9:6
Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 9:6 · retained source text

Now when Mephibosheth the sonne of Ionathan the sonne of Saul, was come vnto Dauid, hee fell on his face, and did reuerence: and Dauid said, Mephibosheth! And he answered, Behold thy seruant.

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2 Samuel 9:6

Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!

Psalms 89:7

God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

Hebrews 12:28

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Fear mingled with respect and esteem; veneration. An act of respect or obeisance; a bow or courtesy.

volume 2, leaf 479, column 1 (noun entry, senses 1-2)

To regard with reverence; to regard with fear mingled with respect and affection.

volume 2, leaf 479, columns 1-2 (transitive verb entry)