Strong's Greek Concordance

G1120: γονυπετέω

gonypetéō · “to kneel”

Definition

to fall on the knee

KJV translates it as: bow the knee, kneel down

Word origin: from a compound of G1119 (γόνυ) and the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω);

Extended definition

γονυπετέω, -ῶ) (γόνυ, πίπτω);
1. to fall on the knees: before ἔμπροσθεν, Mat.27:29.
2. to fall down before one: with accusative, Mat.17:14, Mrk.1:40, R, txt., 10:17.
† (AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G1120 is translated

  • kneeling down ×2
  • having bowed the knees ×1
  • he having knelt down to ×1

Bible verses with G1120 (gonypetéō)

Gonypetéō appears in 4 verses.

  • Matthew 17:14

    And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,

  • Matthew 27:29

    And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

  • Mark 1:40

    And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

  • Mark 10:17

    And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?