Bible Encyclopedias
Genuflection (2)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(bending of the knee) indicates a temporary rather than a permanent act of adoration; even as it describes a bending of one knee and not of both.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Genuflection (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/g/genuflection-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.