King James Bible Dictionary

To God
Religion

For conspicuous instances of:
Enoch; Noah; Abraham; Moses; David; Solomon; Josiah; Asa; Isaiah; Elijah; Jeremiah; Daniel; Shadrach; Meshach; Abed-Nego

To Jesus
Peter; John; Paul; Mary, 2. Magdalene; Love, of Man for God; Consecration; Zeal

DEVOTION, noun

1. The state of being dedicated, consecrated, or solemnly set apart for a particular purpose.

2. A solemn attention to the Supreme Being in worship; a yielding of the heart and affections to God, with reverence, faith and piety, in religious duties, particularly in prayer and meditation; devoutness.

3. External worship; acts of religion; performance of religious duties.

As I passed by and beheld your devotions. Acts 17:23.

4. Prayer to the Supreme Being. A Christian will be regular in his morning and evening devotions.

5. An act of reverence, respect or ceremony.

6. Ardent love or affection; attachment manifested by constant attention; as, the duke was distinguished by his devotion to the king, and to the interest of the nation.

7. Earnestness; ardor; eagerness.

He seeks their hate with greater devotion than they can render it him.

8. Disposal; power of disposing of; state of dependence.

Arundel castle would keep that rich corner of the country at his majestys devotion

DEVOTIONAL, adjective

1. Pertaining to devotion; used in devotion; as a devotional posture; devotional exercises.

2. Suited to devotion; as a devotional frame of mind.

DEVOTIONALIST, DEVOTIONIST, noun A person given to devotion; or one superstitiously or formally devout.

DEVOTIONALIST, DEVOTIONIST noun A person given to devotion; or one superstitiously or formally devout.