| 1. to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence
2. among the Orientals, esp. the Persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence 3. in the NT by kneeling or prostration to do homage (to one) or make obeisance, whether in order to express respect or to make supplication 1) used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank 3a1. to the Jewish high priests 3a2. to God 3a3. to Christ 3a4. to heavenly beings 3a5. to demons |