The same Greek word for worship used in John 4:23 is properly rendered unto the Lord Jesus (John 9:38) and in equality with the Father (Revelation 5:13-14).
Furthermore, it is rendered unto Jesus when He was not in their physical presence (Luke 24:51-52).
Hello
@Fred,
Thank you, I will look that up now.
Worship
G4352 προσκυνέω -
proskuneō - ( pros-koo-neh'-o )
Description:- From G4314 and probably a derivative of G2965
(meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master’s hand);
to fawn or crouch to, that is, (literally or figuratively)
prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore).
Translated:- worship;
Total KJV occurrences: 60
* Used of the Lord Jesus directly:- Mat. 2:2, 8,11; 28:17; Luke 4:8; 24:52; Joh.9:38; Heb.16(7); Rev.4:10; 5:14;
( Trans, as worshipful actions e.g., kneeling:- Mat. 8:2; 9:18; 14:33; 15:25 18:26; 20:20; 28:9; Mar. 5:6; Acts 10:25; Heb.11:21; )
[ mock worship:- Mar. 15:19; Luk. 4:7 )
* Used of worship generally :- Joh. 4:20(2); Joh. 4:21; 22(2); 23(2); 24(2); 12:20; Acts 7:43; 8:27; 24:11; 1 Cor.14:25; Rev.3:9; 7:11;
* Satan used it in regard to himself:- Mat. 4:9
* The Lord used it in relation to God:- Mat.4:10
* More references in Revelation that I have yet to see.
'But the hour cometh, and now is,
when the true worshippers
shall worship (G4352) the Father in spirit and in truth:
for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.'
(Joh 4:23)
'And he said, Lord, I believe.
And he worshipped (G4352) Him.'
(Joh 9:38)
'And every creature which is in heaven,
and on the earth, and under the earth,
and such as are in the sea,
and all that are in them, heard I saying,
Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power,
be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne,
and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
And the four beasts said, Amen.
And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped (G4352)
Him that liveth for ever and ever.'
(Rev 5:13-14)
'And it came to pass, while He blessed them,
He was parted from them,
and carried up into heaven.
And they worshipped (G4352) Him,
and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:'
(Luke 24:51-52)
Other Greek words translated
WORSHIP:- G4576; G1391; G3000; G2151; G1479
In Christ Jesus
Chris