Falling down is o­ne of the most talked about subjects today.  It is not necessary to have any physical manifestation when the Lord touches you.  We must never look to the physical, but to the Lord.  Nevertheless, when something happens, we can find comfort if it did happen in the Bible.  So, I present these verses o­nly as something that gives me comfort.  What they do for others is up to the Lord.  I personally have seen every o­ne of these things happen in the meetings. We find the people of God falling down in His presence almost every time in the Bible and even today.  In times of worship, in times of sacrifice, in times of petition, in times of glory, in times of healing, in times of Godly encounters, people were overcome with humility and worship or reverence and fell out under the power of God.  Sometimes, they fell o­n their faces. Sometimes, they fell like they fainted. Sometimes, they fell like they were dead. Sometimes, they fell o­n their backs. Sometimes, they fell into a trance. Sometimes, they fell down as if they were asleep.   I do not think the Lord even cares, because it is our flesh not our spirit.  You do not have to fall.  Nowhere in the Bible does it say you have to fall down,  but the Bible does give many places where it happened.  So, it must be important or the Holy Spirit would not have said any thing about it.  Now, what difference does it make?  I just find it interesting that so many condemn something that the Bible does not condemn.

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Coming face to face with our Lord

Revelation .....;  :15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.  :16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance [was] as the sun shineth in his strength.  :17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:  :18 I [am] he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

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    I.  Old Testament

1.  Abraham fell asleep

Genesis 15:9 And he said unto him, Take me

an heifer of three years old,      and a she goat of three years old, and   a ram of three years old, and    a turtledove, and   a young pigeon.   15:10   And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece o­ne against another: but the birds divided he not.  15:11 And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.  15:12 And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell (5307?naphal= to slay, to fall to throw down) upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.  15:13 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land [that is] not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;

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Ø Psalms 73:18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.

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Ø Lamentations 2:21 The young and the old lie o­n the ground in the streets: my virgins and my young men are fallen by the sword; thou hast slain [them] in the day of thine anger; thou hast killed, [and] not pitied. <o:p></o:p>

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2.  Moses fell o­n his face

Exodus 34:5 And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.  ....  :8 And Moses made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshipped.  4116mahar, maw-har'; a prim. root, to be liquid or flow easily, to hurry. promptly:-be carried headlong, fearful, (cause to make,) haste (-n, -ily), (be) hasty, make speed,  suddenly, swift.<o:p></o:p>

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3.  Balaam fell to the ground

a.    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.<o:p></o:p>

            4116mahar, maw-har'; a prim. root, to be liquid or flow easily, to hurry. promptly:-be carried<o:p></o:p>

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            H6915qadad, kaw-dad'; a prim. root; to shrivel up, i.e. contract or bend the body<o:p></o:p>

a.    Numbers 24:2 And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding [in his tents] according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.  24:3 And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: 24:4 He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling [into a trance], but having his eyes open: 24:5 How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, [and] thy tabernacles, O Israel!  24:6 As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, [and] as cedar trees beside the waters. 

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4.  Samson's father and mother fell o­n their faces.

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            naphal, naw-fal'; H5307; to fall, to be cast (down), die, fail, (cause to,) throw                down, slay

5.  Saul's army falls under the power

I Samuel 19:18  So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth. 19:19 And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David [is] at Naioth in Ramah. 19:20 And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing [as] appointed over them, the spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. 19:21 And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also. 19:22 Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that [is] in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where [are] Samuel and David? And [one] said, Behold, [they be] at Naioth in Ramah. 19:23 And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the spirit of God was upon him also, and he went o­n, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah. 19:24 And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel <o:p></o:p>

in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, [Is] Saul also among the prophets?

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6.  All the priests fell o­n their faces in the presence of the Lord

I Kings 8:10 And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy [place], that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,  8:11 So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD.   (they could not move)

            H3201yakol, yaw-kole'; a prim. root; not to be able, (can, could) not :-beable,                      any at all (ways), overcome, or have the power have power to , prevail.

            5975`amad, aw-mad'; a prim. root; to stand, arise, raise up, (be at a) stay (up),                      tarry.

7.  Isaiah fell o­n his face

Isaiah 6:1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.....:5  Then said I, Woe [is] me! for I am undone; because I [am] a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.

            1820damah, daw-maw'; a prim. root; to be dumb or silent; hence  to fail or                        perish; to be cut down , be undone,  utterly.

8.  Daniel fell o­n his face.

Daniel 8:16 And I heard a man's voice between [the banks of] Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this [man] to understand the vision.  :17 So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end [shall be] the vision.

            naphal, naw-fal'; H5307; to fall, to be cast (down), die, fail, (cause to,) throw                down, slay

9.  Ezekiel fell o­n his face  -  and many more

Ezekiel 1:28 As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so [was] the appearance of the brightness round about. This [was] the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw [it], I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of o­ne that spake. Ezekiel 2:1 And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee. 2:2 And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me.  <o:p></o:p>

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II  New Testament

Greek word  pipto, pip'-to; G4098  to fall (lit. or fig.):-fail, fall (down), light o­n.<o:p></o:p>

1.       Mount of transfiguration

Matthew 17:1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 17:2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.  17:3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.  ........17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.  17:6 And when the disciples heard [it], they fell (pipto,)  on their face, and were sore afraid. 

Greek word  pipto, pip'-to; G4098  to fall (lit. or fig.):-fail, fall (down), light o­n.

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2.     The mob who came to arrest Jesus.  Everyo­ne fell here.

John 18:1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.  18:2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.  18:3 Judas then, having received a band [of men] and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.  18:4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?  18:5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am [he]. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.  18:6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell (pipto,) to the ground.<o:p></o:p>

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3.     The soldiers and the resurrection.  Some have said Jesus never made anyone fall down.  This may have been out of reverence and fear.

Matthew.28:2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.  28:3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 28:4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead [men].

            4579 seio, si'-o; a prim. verb; to rock (vibrate, sideways to and fro), to agitate (in                  any<o:p></o:p>

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IS THIS IS WHERE WE GOT THE QUAKERS AND THE SHAKERS

            3498nekros, nek-ros';  (a corpse); dead (lit. or fig.; also as noun):-dead.<o:p></o:p>

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1.       Paul's conversion  -   another sinner falling down

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against the disciples of the Lord,  G5408 phonos, fon'-os;  (to slay); murder:, slaughter.<o:p></o:p>

went unto the high priest, 9:2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.  9:3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 9:4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?  9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: [it is] hard for thee to kick against the pricks.  9:6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord [said] unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.  9:7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

            pipto, pip'-to; G4098  to fall (lit. or fig.):-fail, fall (down), light o­n.<o:p></o:p>

            5141 tremo, trem'-o; to "tremble" or fear:-be afraid, trembling.<o:p></o:p>

            G2284thambeo, tham-beh'-o; to stupefy (with surprise), astound:  amaze,                astonish.<o:p></o:p>

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1.     Again - Paul's vision        They all fell,  so many say no o­ne fell out in the presence of Jesus.  What about Paul and all the men with him?  This was an act of reverence and humility

Acts 26:13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.  26:14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? G2667katapipto, kat-ap-ip'-to; from 2596 and 4098; to fall down:-fall (down).<o:p></o:p>

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2.     Woman with the issue of blood

a.    LUK 8:47   And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down prospipto, before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed       immediately.

b.    MAR 5:33   But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down prospipto, before him, and told him all the truth.

            4363 prospipto, pros-pip'-to;; to fall towards, (gently) prostrate o­neself ( in                  supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon, fall (down) at (before).

            5141 tremo, trem'-o; to "tremble" or fear:-be afraid, trembling.

1.     Sinners falling down in every service

I Corinthians 14:24 But if all prophesy, and there come in o­ne that believeth not, or [one] unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:  14:25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down o­n [his] face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.

            G4098 pipto, pip'-to;   to fall (lit. or fig.):-fail, fall (down), light o­n.

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            G4352proskuneo, (mean. to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand); to crouch                  to, prostrate o­neself in homage (do reverence to, adore):  worship.

a.    Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, (Pipto) and worshipped (proskuneo) him: <o:p></o:p>

b.    Matthew 28:9  And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.  Matthew 28:9  And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.<o:p></o:p>

            2902krateo, krat-eh'-o; to use strength, seize: hold fast, keep, lay hand o­n,                  retain,

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Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  :13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.  God will be Glorified when we speak the word like a sword.<o:p></o:p>

Isaiah 49:1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.  :2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;  :3 And said unto me, Thou [art] my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.<o:p></o:p>

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G4098pipto, pip'-to; -fail, fall (down) as faint or into a ditch etc, light o­n.

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MAT 13:4   {And when he sowed, some [seeds] <fell> by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:}

MAT 15:14  {Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall <fall> into the ditch.}

MAT 15:27  And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which <fall> from their masters' table.

MAT 17:15  Lord, have mercy o­n my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he <falleth> into the fire, and oft into the water.

LUK 10:18  And he said unto them, {I beheld Satan as lightning <fall> from heaven.}

ACS 5:5    And Ananias hearing these words <fell> <down>, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came o­n all them that heard these things.

ACS 20:9   And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and <fell> down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.

JAM 5:12   But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye <fall> into condemnation.

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The three wise me did not kneel down.  They fell down in all that glory.

MAT 2:11   And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and <fell> <down>, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

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Even Jesus fell under the power of the Father at the garden.  He said he was sore amazed even to the point of death

MAT 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].}

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Jairus fell at his feet.------- This is for a healing

MAR 5:22   And, behold, there cometh o­ne of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he <fell> at his feet,

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Leper fell down---- This is for a healing

LUK 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.

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Mary fell down------ This is for a healing of her brother

JOH 11:32  Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she <fell> <down> (again an act of reverence and humility) at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

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Cornelius fell down.  ------  This is for salvation.... How humble are you.

ACS 10:25  And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and <fell> <down> (pipto) at his feet, and worshipped [him].

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By faith the walls of Jericho fell down under the power of God

HEB 11:30  By faith the walls of Jericho <fell> <down>, after they were compassed about seven days.

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John the apostle fell down---  What happens in heaven as soon as John saw Jesus.  He fell down humbly before the Lord.  I think it will be no different for us.  Now some say they never saw anyone fall down without getting a daemon.  I do not think this was happening here.

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REV 1:17   And when I saw him, I <fell> (pipto)  at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, {Fear not; I am the first and the last:}

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The 24 elders or leaders fall down all the time.  HMMMMMM we are supposed to learn from our leaders...

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REV 4:10   The four and twenty elders <fall> <down> before him that sat o­n the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

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Even the angels fall down in the presence of Jesus

REV 5:8    And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four [and] twenty elders <fell> <down> before the Lamb, having every o­ne of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

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When Jesus showed up in Glory, John fell down and worshiped the wrong man

REV 22:8   And I John saw these things, and heard [them]. And when I had heard and seen, I <fell> <down> to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.

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