A physical posture is not as important as our spiritual attitude but kneeling

in prayer is an act of expression of respect.  To kneel before the Lord is an

act of recognition of our submission and respect to Him.  We could say that

any position during prayer is acceptable if the prayer is offered with a

humble heart, but we might suggest that kneeling is the standard position

for prayer.  Kneeling should never be a ritual but yet a reflection of our

love for God.




1 Kings 8:54
When Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and supplication to the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven.

Ezra 9:5
But at the evening offering I arose from my humiliation, even with my garment and my robe torn, and I fell on my knees and stretched out my hands to the LORD my God;


Isaiah 45:23
"I have sworn by Myself, The word has gone forth from My mouth in righteousness And will not turn back, That to Me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance.


Psalm 95:6
Come, let us worship and bow down, Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.


Matthew 8:2
And a leper came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean."


Matthew 9:18
While He was saying these things to them, a synagogue official came and bowed down before Him, and said, "My daughter has just died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live."


Matthew 15:25
But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, "Lord, help me!"


Mark 10:17
As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"


Mark 15:19
They kept beating His head with a reed, and spitting on Him, and kneeling and bowing before Him.


Luke 22:41
And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and began to pray,


Acts 7:60
Then falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them!" Having said this, he fell asleep.


Acts 9:40
But Peter sent them all out and knelt down and prayed, and turning to the body, he said, " Tabitha, arise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.


Acts 20:36
When he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.


Romans 14:11
For it is written, "AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW TO ME, AND EVERY TONGUE SHALL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD."


Ephesians 3:14
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,


Philippians 2:10
so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of  those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 





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