UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to worship, to venerate

Semantic entry: 53.53

Semantic domains: Religious Activities

Subdomains: Worship, Reverence

Definition: to express in attitude and ritual one’s allegiance to and regard for deity

Notes: In a number of languages worship is expressed in an idiomatic manner, for example, ‘to bow down before,’ ‘to lower one’s head before,’ ‘to raise one’s arms to,’ ‘to sing to,’ ‘to honor.’ It is important in selecting an expression for worship to employ a term or phrase which will include various aspects of worship.

Forms: σέβομαι