Dictionary of Bible Themes – 8632 adoration
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8632 adoration

8632 adoration

An attitude of worship characterised by love and reverence towards God. It can also describe the love between man and woman.

Adoration of God by his people

Dt 10:12

Adoration and love for God Ps 31:23; Ps 116:1 See also Dt 6:5; Dt 11:1; Jos 22:5; Ps 18:1; Ps 26:8

Adoration and reverence for God Ps 5:7 See also Ex 3:5; Dt 13:4; Jos 5:15; 1Ch 16:29; Ps 29:2; Ps 33:8; Ps 95:6; Ps 99:5; Da 6:26; Jnh 1:16; Hab 2:20

Examples of adoration in worship

Moses and the Israelites: Ex 15:1-2,6-7,11-12
1Sa 2:1-2 Hannah; 2Sa 22:47-51 David; 1Ki 8:23-24 Solomon The psalmist: Ps 27:4; Ps 63:2-5; Ps 73:25-26; Ps 84:1-2; Ps 103:1-5,20-22
Lk 1:46-49 Mary The inhabitants of heaven: Rev 4:8-11; Rev 5:8-14; Rev 7:9-12; Rev 15:3-4; Rev 19:6-8

Adoration also describes the love between man and woman

Pr 5:18-19; SS 1:2-4

See also

1065God, holiness of
5012heart
7960singing
8223dedication
8283joy
8297love for God
8333reverence
8369worthiness
8440glorifying God
8608prayer & worship
8622worship
8664praise
8676thanksgiving

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