Definition
γονυπετέω, -ῶ) (γόνυ, πίπτω);
1. to fall on the knees: before ἔμπροσθεν, Matthew 27:29.
2. to fall down before one: with accusative, Matthew 17:14, Mark 1:40, R, txt., 10:17.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Matthew 17:14γονυπετῶν · [and] knelt beforeWhen they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him.
- Matthew 27:29γονυπετήσαντες · knelt downAnd they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
- Mark 1:40γονυπετῶν · on his kneesThen a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
- Mark 10:17γονυπετήσας · knelt beforeAs Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”