expression, godan verb (-bu)
revere God; honor God
A set phrase meaning to hold God in deep respect and reverence. Often used in religious contexts.
彼は生涯を通じて神を尊び、隣人を愛した。
Throughout his life, he revered God and loved his neighbor.
敬う is a general verb for respecting or honoring someone, while 神を尊ぶ is a specific phrase for revering God.
A fixed expression composed of 神 (God) + を (object marker) + 尊ぶ (to respect, to value highly). The verb 尊ぶ is a classical form still used in elevated or religious language.