what is the difference between praise and worship

[christainvibes]

do you know the difference between praise and worship? is it necessary to close the eyes while worshiping?

 

[WolfGate]

do you know the difference between praise and worship? is it necessary to close the eyes while worshiping?

No hard definition difference I've ever seen. Most would say that praise songs are focused on showing appreciation for the gifts God has given (grace, the opportunity to worship, etc). As praise, stylistically you could generalize and say they tend to be more exuberant, faster, louder - whatever - but many would quibble with that.

Most would say worship songs tend to be more focused on the glory of God and His greatness. As worship, stylistically you could generalize that they are more prayerful, introspective, slower, softer - whatever - but many would quibble with that as well.

Never heard anyone ever put a physical requirement on either one. You can praise with hands high or by your side, sitting or standing, swaying or still. You can worship in many different physical positions as well. Seems about the heart, not the body, to me.

 

[Evexchange]

On the same page with Wolfgate. Like he says there's no physical requirement. You can also raise your hands during praise if you like though....I do

 

[Pike11]

do you know the difference between praise and worship? is it necessary to close the eyes while worshiping?

If we take the words literally, praise is to thank or commend. If I praise you, I might be telling you how good a job you've done. For worship, if you want to get to the literal meaning of the greek word, it means to bow and to kiss.

Praise and worship are words we put into the context of music. While the word "praise" might fit, worship might not so much.

As far as what you do with your body, you can dance, you can kneel, you can do whatever you want. Remember, God doesn't look at our actions, but our heart. Jesus said "God is spirit. He is looking for those who will worship him in spirit and in truth".

 

[Kings servant]

If your looking for examples of each...
Worship song- Hillsongs, Worthy Is The Lamb.
Praise song - Big Daddy Weave, The Only Name

 

[Sammy-San]

do you know the difference between praise and worship? is it necessary to close the eyes while worshiping?

I guess worship songs are more deep and complex than praise songs, but I could be wrong about that one.

 

[gospelinmusic]

Worship is deeper than praise in its conceptualization

 

[Shazamataz]

It's not necessary to close your eyes but I find that doing that helps me to focus in on God better as it removes the distractions of the world around me.

 

[Kingsdotter]

In worship, there is a need to include certain physical gestures e.g. closing your eyes, raising your hands, looking up to heaven, kneeling, bowing your head or laying on the ground. There should be at least one physical gesture of reverence or humilty during worship.

While praise involves less sober emotions than worship and can be done with or without worship gestures. Praise may also include clapping of hands which is not done in worship because worship involves more sober emotions