Bible Discussion Thread

In Gen 18:2 Abraham greeted 3 men bible says he bowed his head to the ground is this saying he was a act of worshiping them?

Accord:

To give or grant, especially as being due or appropriate.

To cause to conform or agree; bring into harmony.

To be in agreement, unity, or harmony. synonym: correspond

Worship:

The reverent love and devotion accorded a deity, an idol, or a sacred object.

The ceremonies, prayers, or other religious forms by which this love is expressed.

Ardent admiration or love; adoration.

IN worship (yes) because he was before God, and Angels.

The word shachah: to bow down, to prostrate oneself, has degrees of reverence in Hebrew scripting pertaining to clauses, phrases before, and after, also person's only, indicating worship, or in homage such as before a monarch, or superior.

John. It was in respect and honor or who he had the privilege of being

Visited buy also in eastern culture when they invite you to break bread

That's a huge move love and respect. Also notice he served His best!

I think it was and might still be in some Arab/ middle Eastern countries , an act of submission rather than worship .

Usually I believe the Believe states when it's wrong & when it's worship.

Exodus 34:14, Matthew 4:10, John 4:23,24,

Daniel 8:17,18, Daniel 10:9, Daniel 10:15-19,

Wrongly : 1Kings 12:30, Acts 18:13, Revelation 19:10, Revelation 22:8,9,

Hopefully these are helpful