Strong’s G1119

γόνυ

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

gonu

Pronunciation

GOH-noo

Definition

Knee

Meaning

the knee.

Usage

The term "gonu" refers to the physical knee, a joint in the human body. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to signify submission, worship, or prayer, as bending the knee was a common posture for these acts.

Bible references

Mark 15:19;Luke 5:8;Luke 22:41;Acts 7:60;Acts 9:40;Acts 20:36;Acts 21:5;Romans 11:4;Romans 14:11;Ephesians 3:14;Philippians 2:10;Hebrews 12:12