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γονυπετέω G1120
G1120 is the Greek word γονυπετέω, transliterated gonypetéō. The King James Version most often renders it kneeling down.
What it means
to fall on the knee.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G1119 (γόνυ) and the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bow the knee, kneel down.
Verses using γονυπετέω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 17:14 · KJV
And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
Matthew 27:29 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
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?
Common questions
What does Strong's G1120 mean?
G1120 is the Greek word γονυπετέω (gonypetéō), meaning to fall on the knee.
How is G1120 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it kneeling down (2 times), bowed the knee (1 time), kneeled (1 time).
How many times does G1120 appear in the Bible?
γονυπετέω (gonypetéō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1120 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G1119 (γόνυ) and the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω).
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