Spiritual Worship - Part 3

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C. The Bible makes worship a very physical thing. To begin, the Hebrew words for “worship” and “bless” are primary roots which respectively, and basically mean “to prostrate” and “to kneel” (shawkhaw; bawrak). The word constantly translated “thanksgiving” (todaw) in literal Hebrew neans, :an extension of the hand; adoration; especially a choir of worshippers.” The word “rejoice” with another of the verbs “bless” means “to brighten, as the face; and “to be happy” (sawmakh, awshar); while “praise” is a combination of all these: singing, forthright expression, and extended hands.

Taken from Worship Life 2006 Conference