Types of Worship in the Old Testament Shachah (שָׁחָה), shaw-khaw’ Meaning: To bow down or prostrate oneself in reverence and submission. This is the most frequently translated word for “worship” in the Old Testament. It signifies a physical act of homage, acknowledging God’s sovereignty and authority. Yadah (יָדָה), yaw-daw’ Meaning: To worship with extended or…