Concordance

“Bow” in the Bible

188 verses contain “bow” (including word forms) in the Berean Standard Bible — the first 150 are listed below.

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Genesis 18:2 And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
Genesis 19:1 Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown,
Genesis 23:7 Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites.
Genesis 23:12 Again Abraham bowed down before the people of the land
Genesis 24:26 Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,
Genesis 24:48 Then I bowed down and worshiped the LORD; and I blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who led me on the right road to take the granddaughter of my master’s…
Genesis 24:52 When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.
Genesis 27:3 Take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me.
Genesis 27:29 May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be…
Genesis 33:3 But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.
Genesis 33:6 Then the maidservants and their children approached and bowed down.
Genesis 33:7 Leah and her children also approached and bowed down, and then Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed down.
Genesis 37:7 We were binding sheaves of grain in the field, and suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to mine.”
Genesis 37:9 Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.”
Genesis 37:10 … had? Will your mother and brothers and I actually come and bow down to the ground before…
Genesis 41:43 He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.
Genesis 42:6 …grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the…
Genesis 43:26 When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him.
Genesis 43:28 “Your servant our father is well,” they answered. “He is still alive.” And they bowed down to honor him.
Genesis 47:31 “Swear to me,” Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.
Genesis 48:12 Then Joseph removed his sons from his father’s knees and bowed facedown.
Genesis 48:22 And to you, as one who is above your brothers, I give the ridge of land that I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow.”
Genesis 49:8 Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you.
Genesis 49:24 Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,
Genesis 50:18 His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!”
Exodus 4:31 and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped.
Exodus 11:8 And all these officials of yours will come and bow before me, saying, ‘Go, you and all the people who follow you!’ After that, I will depart.” And hot with anger, Moses…
Exodus 12:27 … down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and…
Exodus 18:7 So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent.
Exodus 20:5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and…
Exodus 23:24 You must not bow down to their gods or serve them or follow their practices. Instead, you are to demolish them and smash their sacred stones to pieces.
Exodus 32:8 … them! They have made for themselves a molten calf and have bowed down to it. They have sacrificed to it and said, ‘These, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up…
Exodus 34:8 Moses immediately bowed down to the ground and worshiped.
Leviticus 26:1 …pillar; you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down to it. For I am the LORD your…
Numbers 22:31 Then the LORD opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand. And Balaam bowed low and fell facedown.
Numbers 24:4 the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:
Numbers 24:16 the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:
Numbers 25:2 who also invited them to the sacrifices for their gods. And the people ate and bowed down to these gods.
Deuteronomy 4:19 … moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under…
Deuteronomy 5:9 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and…
Deuteronomy 8:19 If you ever forget the LORD your God and go after other gods to worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely perish.
Deuteronomy 11:16 But be careful that you are not enticed to turn aside to worship and bow down to other gods,
Deuteronomy 17:3 and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden—
Deuteronomy 26:10 …en you are to place the basket before the LORD your God and bow down before…
Deuteronomy 30:17 But if your heart turns away and you do not listen, but are drawn away to bow down to other gods and worship them,
Joshua 23:7 …their gods or swear by them, and you must not serve them or bow down to…
Joshua 23:16 …od, which He commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them, then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and you will quickly perish from this…
Joshua 24:12 I sent the hornet ahead of you, and it drove out the two Amorite kings before you, but not by your own sword or bow.
Judges 2:12 …ollowed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to…
Judges 2:17 …s. Instead, they prostituted themselves with other gods and bowed down to them. They quickly turned from the way of their fathers, who had walked in obedience to the…
Judges 2:19 …han their fathers, going after other gods to serve them and bow down to them. They would not give up their evil practices and stubborn…
Judges 7:15 When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed in worship. He returned to the camp of Israel and said, “Get up, for the LORD has delivered the camp of…
Ruth 2:10 At this, she fell on her face, bowing low to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you should take notice of me, even though I am a…
1 Samuel 1:19 The next morning Elkanah and Hannah got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and…
1 Samuel 2:4 The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble are equipped with strength.
1 Samuel 2:36 And everyone left in your house will come and bow down to him for a piece of silver or a morsel of bread, pleading, “Please appoint me to some priestly office so that I…
1 Samuel 18:4 And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.
1 Samuel 20:41 …got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept…
1 Samuel 24:8 After that, David got up, went out of the cave, and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed facedown in reverence
1 Samuel 25:23 When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him.
1 Samuel 25:41 She arose, then bowed facedown and said, “Here is your maidservant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.”
1 Samuel 28:14 …is wearing a robe.” So Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed facedown in…
2 Samuel 1:18 and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar:
2 Samuel 1:22 From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not retreat, and the sword of Saul did not return empty.
2 Samuel 9:8 Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?”
2 Samuel 14:33 So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom.
2 Samuel 15:5 Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.
2 Samuel 16:4 So the king said to Ziba, “All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!” “I humbly bow before you,” said Ziba. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king!”
2 Samuel 18:21 So Joab said to a Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab and took off running.
2 Samuel 18:28 Then Ahimaaz called out to the king, “All is well!” And he bowed facedown before the king. He continued, “Blessed be the LORD your God! He has delivered up the men who…
2 Samuel 22:35 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
2 Samuel 24:20 When Araunah looked out and saw the king and his servants coming toward him, he went out and bowed facedown before the king.
1 Kings 1:16 And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, “What is your desire?”
1 Kings 1:23 So the king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” And Nathan went in and bowed facedown before the king.
1 Kings 1:31 Bathsheba bowed facedown in homage to the king and said, “May my lord King David live forever!”
1 Kings 1:47 …make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king has bowed in worship on his…
1 Kings 1:53 So King Solomon summoned Adonijah down from the altar, and he came and bowed down before King Solomon, who said to him, “Go to your home.”
1 Kings 2:19 … speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at…
1 Kings 19:18 Nevertheless, I have reserved seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him.”
1 Kings 22:34 However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer,…
2 Kings 2:15 …t of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before…
2 Kings 4:37 She came in, fell at his feet, and bowed to the ground. Then she picked up her son and went out.
2 Kings 5:18 …e of Rimmon to worship there, and he leans on my arm, and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the LORD forgive your servant in this…
2 Kings 6:22 …uld you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their…
2 Kings 9:24 Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot.
2 Kings 13:15 Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows.” So Jehoash took a bow and some arrows.
2 Kings 13:16 Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So the king put his hand on the bow, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands.
2 Kings 17:16 …emselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served…
2 Kings 17:35 For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, “Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them.
2 Kings 17:36 Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him.
1 Chronicles 5:18 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle.
1 Chronicles 21:21 David came to Ornan, and when Ornan looked out and saw David, he left the threshing floor and bowed facedown before David.
1 Chronicles 29:20 …e assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the…
2 Chronicles 7:3 …oming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD:…
2 Chronicles 14:8 …000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of…
2 Chronicles 17:17 From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;
2 Chronicles 18:33 However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer,…
2 Chronicles 20:18 Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him.
2 Chronicles 25:14 …back the gods of the Seirites, set them up as his own gods, bowed before them, and burned sacrifices to…
2 Chronicles 26:14 Uzziah supplied the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones.
2 Chronicles 29:29 When the offerings were completed, the king and all those present with him bowed down and worshiped.
2 Chronicles 29:30 …d of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed their heads and…
Nehemiah 4:13 So I stationed men behind the lowest sections of the wall, at the vulnerable areas. I stationed them by families with their swords, spears, and bows.
Nehemiah 4:16 …nts did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of…
Nehemiah 8:6 …ands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the…
Esther 3:2 All the royal servants at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded that this be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down…
Esther 3:5 When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage.
Job 29:20 My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’
Job 30:11 Because God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence.
Psalms 5:7 But I will enter Your house by the abundance of Your loving devotion; in reverence I will bow down toward Your holy temple.
Psalms 7:12 If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow.
Psalms 11:2 For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.
Psalms 18:34 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
Psalms 21:12 For You will put them to flight when Your bow is trained upon them.
Psalms 22:27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.
Psalms 35:14 I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother.
Psalms 37:14 The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright.
Psalms 37:15 But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.
Psalms 44:6 For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me.
Psalms 45:11 and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
Psalms 46:9 He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.
Psalms 58:7 May they vanish like water that runs off; when they draw the bow, may their arrows be blunted.
Psalms 60:4 You have raised a banner for those who fear You, that they may flee the bow. Selah
Psalms 66:4 All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah
Psalms 72:9 May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
Psalms 72:11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
Psalms 78:57 They turned back and were faithless like their fathers, twisted like a faulty bow.
Psalms 81:9 There must be no strange god among you, nor shall you bow to a foreign god.
Psalms 86:9 All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.
Psalms 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
Psalms 138:2 I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.
Psalms 145:14 The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Proverbs 14:19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Isaiah 2:8 Their land is full of idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their fingers have made.
Isaiah 5:28 Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind.
Isaiah 7:24 Men will go there with bow and arrow, for the land will be covered with briers and thorns.
Isaiah 13:18 Their bows will dash young men to pieces; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; they will not look with pity on the children.
Isaiah 21:15 For they flee from the sword— the sword that is drawn— from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle.
Isaiah 22:3 All your rulers have fled together, captured without a bow. All your fugitives were captured together, having fled to a distant place.
Isaiah 41:2 …ns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his…
Isaiah 44:15 …ashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to…
Isaiah 44:17 From the rest he makes a god, his graven image. He bows down to it and worships; he prays to it and says, “Save me, for you are my god.”
Isaiah 44:19 …ll I make something detestable with the rest of it? Shall I bow down to a block of…
Isaiah 45:14 …y will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other…
Isaiah 45:23 By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
Isaiah 46:6 They pour out their bags of gold and weigh out silver on scales; they hire a goldsmith to fashion it into a god, so they can bow down and worship.
Isaiah 49:7 …t of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen…
Isaiah 49:23 …r fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in…
Isaiah 58:5 …the fast I have chosen: a day for a man to deny himself, to bow his head like a reed, and to spread out sackcloth and ashes? Will you call this a fast and a day…
Isaiah 60:14 The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of…

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