The Hebrew Root of Worship
The Hebrew word for worship is shachah, meaning to bow down, prostrate oneself or give honor. Worship in Scripture is an action of humbling oneself before God, not merely a feeling…
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The Hebrew Root of Honor
To honor in Hebrew literally means to make heavy or to give weight. When we are commanded to honor our parents, we are told to give weight to their instructions and take them seriously. The teaching connects honor with obedience and notes that if parents instruct against Torah, we must honor God above them.
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