The best
definition of worship seems to be revealed in Revelation 4:9: “And whenever the
living creatures give glory and honor
and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and
ever.” In this verse three words-glory, honor, thanksgiving- give key aspect of
definition of worship.
Glory
If one considers the meaning of root word of glory and its Hebrew
equivalent along with the context of Revelation 4, the word glory implies that worship
is nothing but paying respect for the beauty and greatness of God. One can have
an orientation to the beauty and greatness of God in Revelation 4.
Honor
If one analyses, the root word and its Hebrew correspondents
in the setting of Revelation 4, it would be suggested that honor means paying
or ascribing the great or highest respect to the value and worthiness of God.
Thanksgiving
·
Saying Thanks to God for all his Good things
Thus,
worship means
·
Glory : Paying respect to the beauty and greatness
of God
·
Honor: Ascribing the Worthiness of God
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