i was told that when the prophets of old prayed they would put their face to the floor and pray.i was also told i could find it in the old testament.can anyone maybe help with verse or chapter?thanx.
2006-09-02 16:20:21 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
im so sorry.i was looking more for how did he pray?
2006-09-02 16:27:29 · update #1
yo chris p. thanx .can you say ten points.
2006-09-02 16:38:50 · update #2
sorry chris,gafoosi was a little bit more thorough.
2006-09-02 18:43:20 · update #3
Here are some verses
Genesis 17:3
And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,
Genesis 17:2-4 (in Context) Genesis 17 (Whole Chapter)
Genesis 17:17
Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?
Genesis 17:16-18 (in Context) Genesis 17 (Whole Chapter)
Genesis 50:1
And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept upon him, and kissed him.
Genesis 50:1-3 (in Context) Genesis 50 (Whole Chapter)
Genesis 50:18
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.
Genesis 50:17-19 (in Context) Genesis 50 (Whole Chapter)
Numbers 16:4
And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:
Numbers 16:3-5 (in Context) Numbers 16 (Whole Chapter)
Numbers 22:31
Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.
Numbers 22:30-32 (in Context) Numbers 22 (Whole Chapter)
Joshua 5:14
And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my Lord unto his servant?
Joshua 5:13-15 (in Context) Joshua 5 (Whole Chapter)
Joshua 7:6
And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads.
Joshua 7:5-7 (in Context) Joshua 7 (Whole Chapter)
Judges 13:20
For it came to pass, when the flame went up toward heaven from off the altar, that the angel of the LORD ascended in the flame of the altar. And Manoah and his wife looked on it, and fell on their faces to the ground.
Judges 13:19-21 (in Context) Judges 13 (Whole Chapter)
1 Samuel 17:49
And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.
1 Samuel 17:48-50 (in Context) 1 Samuel 17 (Whole Chapter)
Genesis 17:3
And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,
Genesis 17:2-4 (in Context) Genesis 17 (Whole Chapter)
Genesis 17:17
Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?
Genesis 17:16-18 (in Context) Genesis 17 (Whole Chapter)
Genesis 50:1
And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept upon him, and kissed him.
Genesis 50:1-3 (in Context) Genesis 50 (Whole Chapter)
Genesis 50:18
And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.
Genesis 50:17-19 (in Context) Genesis 50 (Whole Chapter)
Numbers 16:4
And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:
Numbers 16:3-5 (in Context) Numbers 16 (Whole Chapter)
Numbers 22:31
Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.
Numbers 22:30-32 (in Context) Numbers 22 (Whole Chapter)
Joshua 5:14
And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my Lord unto his servant?
Joshua 5:13-15 (in Context) Joshua 5 (Whole Chapter)
Joshua 7:6
And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads.
Joshua 7:5-7 (in Context) Joshua 7 (Whole Chapter)
Judges 13:20
For it came to pass, when the flame went up toward heaven from off the altar, that the angel of the LORD ascended in the flame of the altar. And Manoah and his wife looked on it, and fell on their faces to the ground.
Judges 13:19-21 (in Context) Judges 13 (Whole Chapter)
1 Samuel 17:49
And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.
1 Samuel 17:48-50 (in Context) 1 Samuel 17 (Whole Chapter)
1 Samuel 20:41
And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.
1 Samuel 20:40-42 (in Context) 1 Samuel 20 (Whole Chapter)
2 Samuel 9:6
Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!
2 Samuel 9:5-7 (in Context) 2 Samuel 9 (Whole Chapter)
2 Samuel 14:22
And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant.
2 Samuel 14:21-23 (in Context) 2 Samuel 14 (Whole Chapter)
2 Samuel 18:28
And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king.
2 Samuel 18:27-29 (in Context) 2 Samuel 18 (Whole Chapter)
1 Kings 18:7
And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my lord Elijah?
1 Kings 18:6-8 (in Context) 1 Kings 18 (Whole Chapter)
1 Chronicles 21:16
And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.
1 Chronicles 21:15-17 (in Context) 1 Chronicles 21 (Whole Chapter)
2 Chronicles 20:18
And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.
2 Chronicles 20:17-19 (in Context) 2 Chronicles 20 (Whole Chapter)
Daniel 2:46
Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him.
Daniel 2:45-47 (in Context) Daniel 2 (Whole Chapter)
Matthew 26:39
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Matthew 26:38-40 (in Context) Matthew 26 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 5:12
And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Luke 5:11-13 (in Context) Luke 5 (Whole Chapter)
Luke 17:16
And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
Luke 17:15-17 (in Context) Luke 17 (Whole Chapter)
2006-09-02 18:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by gafoosi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Jesus prayed. He wasn't a prophet. And in answer to your question, Jesus sometimes prayed in the garden, and he always prayed alone. Here are some verses: Matthew 14:23, Mark 14:32, Luke 22:32 and Luke 11:1.
I hope that these verses will be of some help to you.
2006-09-02 23:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by robin rmsclvr25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus prayed many times. When he prayed, Father let this cup pass from me, but not my will but thine be done, is one the most heart wretching prayers he prayed in my opinion. It truly shows his love for all mankind. As far as how the prophets of old prayed, I had not heard that but I will research it for you and if I can find it anywhere I will get back to you. God Bless You.
2006-09-02 23:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by Blessed 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes Jesus prayed.
Gen 48:12 And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.
Josh 5:14 And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?
1 Sam 28:14 And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself.
2 Chr 20:18 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.
2006-09-02 23:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by chris p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible does not tell us if he prayed on his knees, or standing up or flat on his face. It just says he prayed. He went alone to pray... He prayed for others...He prayed with his disciples and they wanted to learn to pray like He did. It is not the position that is important but the attitude of the heart. Are you sincere? Are you selfish? Do you believe? The prayer of faith will save the sick and the Lord will raise them up... The favorite prayer that God likes to hear us pray, is.... Lord, be merciful to me, a sinner.
2006-09-02 23:33:11 · answer #5 · answered by rejoiceinthelord 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but Jesus is only mentioned in the New Testament, so that probably won't help you in your search. But yes, Jesus did pray; he prayed all night before he was arrested.
2006-09-02 23:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recall in the New Testament Him praying in the garden after the last supper, before He was put to death.
Also in the desert for 40 days & 40 night.
2006-09-02 23:22:44 · answer #7 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes he prayed
Matthew 26:39
"And he (Jesus) went a little farther, and fell on his face and prayed, saying, "O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt."
Matthew 14:23
"And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray................."
2006-09-02 23:30:13 · answer #8 · answered by Knowledge Seeker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus prayed all the time in the New testament
2006-09-02 23:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel☺ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To read about Jesus you would want to read the New Testament. Yes, he prayed. Check any of the gospels.
2006-09-02 23:22:24 · answer #10 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He prayed in the manner of all Jews then and now. He stood and rocked back and forth.
2006-09-02 23:28:47 · answer #11 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋