1119. gonu

Lexicon

gonu: Knee

Original Word: γόνυ
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: gonu
Pronunciation: GOH-noo
Phonetic Spelling: (gon-oo')
Definition: Knee
Meaning: the knee.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

knee

Of uncertain affinity; the "knee" -- knee(X -l).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
the knee
NASB Translation
down* (4), feet (1), knee (3), kneeling* (2), knees (3), knelt* (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1119: γόνυ

γόνυ, γονατος, τό (from Homer down), the knee: Hebrews 12:12; τιθέναι τά γόνατα to bend the knees, kneel down, of persons supplicating: Luke 22:41; Acts 7:60; Acts 9:40; Acts 20:36; Acts 21:5; of (mock) worshippers, Mark 15:19, so also προσπίπτειν τοῖς γόνασι τίνος, Luke 5:8 (of a suppliant in Euripides, Or. 1332); κάμπτειν τά γόνατα to bow the knee, of those worshipping God or Christ: τίνι, Romans 11:4; πρός τινα, Ephesians 3:14; reflexively, γόνυ καμπτει τίνι, to i. e. in honor of one, Romans 14:11 (1 Kings 19:18); ἐν ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ, Philippians 2:10 (Isaiah 45:23).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3766 כָּרַע (kara): To bend the knee, to kneel
• H1288 בָּרַךְ (barak): To kneel, to bless

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the act of kneeling, often associated with blessing, prayer, or submission, paralleling the Greek usage of γόνυ in the New Testament.

Usage: The term γόνυ is used in the New Testament to refer to the physical knee, often in contexts of kneeling, which is a posture associated with prayer, supplication, or reverence.

Context: The Greek word γόνυ (góny) appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the act of kneeling as a physical expression of humility, worship, or earnest prayer. In the cultural and religious context of the Bible, kneeling is a significant gesture, symbolizing submission and reverence before God or a person of authority.

• Acts 7:60 (BSB): "Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, 'Lord, do not hold this sin against them.' And when he had said this, he fell asleep." Here, Stephen's act of kneeling as he prays for his persecutors highlights his submission to God's will and his Christ-like forgiveness.

• Acts 9:40 (BSB): "Peter sent them all out of the room. Then he knelt down and prayed. Turning toward the body, he said, 'Tabitha, get up.' She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up." Peter's kneeling before performing a miracle underscores his dependence on divine power.

• Ephesians 3:14 (BSB): "For this reason I bow my knees before the Father." Paul uses the imagery of bowing the knees to describe his deep reverence and earnest prayer for the spiritual strength of the Ephesian believers.

• Philippians 2:10 (BSB): "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." This passage prophesies the universal acknowledgment of Christ's lordship, where every being will submit in worship.

The act of kneeling, as depicted in these passages, is not merely a physical posture but a profound expression of faith, humility, and devotion. It reflects the believer's acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and the earnestness of their petitions.

Forms and Transliterations

γόνασι γόνασί γονασιν γόνασιν γονατα γόνατα γόνατά γονάτων γονυ γόνυ gonasin gónasin gonata gónata gónatá gonu gony góny

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 15:19 N-ANP
GRK: τιθέντες τὰ γόνατα προσεκύνουν αὐτῷ
NAS: and spitting on Him, and kneeling and bowing before
KJV: bowing [their] knees worshipped
INT: bending the knees knelt down to him

Luke 5:8 N-DNP
GRK: προσέπεσεν τοῖς γόνασιν Ἰησοῦ λέγων
NAS: at Jesus' feet, saying,
KJV: Jesus' knees, saying,
INT: fell at the knees of Jesus saying

Luke 22:41 N-ANP
GRK: θεὶς τὰ γόνατα προσηύχετο
NAS: throw, and He knelt down
INT: having fallen on the knees he prayed

Acts 7:60 N-ANP
GRK: δὲ τὰ γόνατα ἔκραξεν φωνῇ
NAS: falling on his knees, he cried
INT: moreover the knees he cried with a voice

Acts 9:40 N-ANP
GRK: θεὶς τὰ γόνατα προσηύξατο καὶ
NAS: them all out and knelt down
INT: having bowed the knees he prayed And

Acts 20:36 N-ANP
GRK: θεὶς τὰ γόνατα αὐτοῦ σὺν
NAS: these things, he knelt down
KJV: spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed
INT: having bowed the knee of him with

Acts 21:5 N-ANP
GRK: θέντες τὰ γόνατα ἐπὶ τὸν
NAS: [we were] out of the city. After kneeling down
INT: having bowed the knees on the

Romans 11:4 N-ANS
GRK: οὐκ ἔκαμψαν γόνυ τῇ Βάαλ
NAS: WHO HAVE NOT BOWED THE KNEE TO BAAL.
KJV: bowed the knee to [the image of] Baal.
INT: not bowed a knee to Baal

Romans 14:11 N-NNS
GRK: κάμψει πᾶν γόνυ καὶ πᾶσα
NAS: EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW
KJV: every knee shall bow to me,
INT: will bow every knee and every

Ephesians 3:14 N-ANP
GRK: κάμπτω τὰ γόνατά μου πρὸς
NAS: I bow my knees before
KJV: I bow my knees unto the Father
INT: I bow the knees of me to

Philippians 2:10 N-NNS
GRK: Ἰησοῦ πᾶν γόνυ κάμψῃ ἐπουρανίων
NAS: EVERY KNEE WILL BOW,
KJV: every knee should bow,
INT: of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven

Hebrews 12:12 N-ANP
GRK: τὰ παραλελυμένα γόνατα ἀνορθώσατε
NAS: that are weak and the knees that are feeble,
KJV: and the feeble knees;
INT: the enfeebled knees lift up

Strong's Greek 1119
12 Occurrences

γόνασιν — 1 Occ.
γόνατα — 8 Occ.
γόνυ — 3 Occ.