It is only by going beyond traditional inspiration that the real purpose of kneeling begs to be considered. Still, historical and biblical tradition falls to the bottom of what should motivate any Christian to practice such things. Since that time in history, many instances of kneeling in prayer have been recorded for us in Scripture. Somewhere throughout this process, the practice of kneeling to worship people and things became a sacred kneeling to God, the creator of all people and things.įor God’s people, kneeling was now one way to worship Him, while entering into prayerful dialogue from that same place of submission, honor, and respect. Here they found themselves being made holy, by God and for God ( Deuteronomy 7:6). His family purposefully set apart from the ingrained worship of people and man-made idols around them. The word literally means “to bow down.” Something that would have been done from the kneeling position.īiblically, God chose a man named Abram from this culture to be different. This could possibly be related to the fact that kings were often regarded as deities, but it’s also a concept seen in the Hebrew word for “worship” itself. Even taking a knee before anyone of higher authority to whom they sought a word or favor, simply because it was culturally normal to do so.īeyond this portrayal of humble reverence, however, is the connection between kneeling and worship. Historically, kneeling to bow at the feet of another was common practice in the ancient world, a universal sign of submission, honor, and respect.įor this reason, it was once expected that people would kneel in the presence of kings.
Thankfully, by meditating upon the intended purposes of kneeling before the Lord, within the contexts of origin, an essential aspect of Christianity appears.Īnd it is here we’ll find a form of meaningful prayer and worship that can (and arguably should, whenever possible) be entered into with pleasure and with honor.
Or worse yet, if the practice were dismissed and abandoned by the Christian, altogether. So much so, it would be a travesty for the true purposes of kneeling to get lost behind tradition. A posture that comes with its own rich historical and biblical background.
Kneeling in prayer is an ancient practice with considerable purpose.
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