bow/obeisance whats the difference?

Obeisance means deferential respect or homage, often expressed through a gesture such as a bow. You cannot say "Obeisance before me"; you can say "Make your obeisance to me".

how about saying avow me will that be the same as saying '' bow before me''?

thanks

Not at all.

To "avow" something is to declare it.

Did you mean "kowtow" instead of "avow"?

Also:

to pay obeisance (homage) to someone/something

This is the word I know: kowtow.

cheers[H]

kowtow has a negative connotation, being servile

pay obeisance doesn't necessarily have that

Hi guys,

I can't think of a real-life context in which I personally would want to use phrases like 'bow before me' or make obeissance to me'.

Can you?

Best wishes, Clive

Sorry for the confusion I am merely trying to translate a book and was looking for similar context. I think I found some thing though ‘’ abide me’’ would this be the same as using ‘’ bow to me’’

Another question (sorry if I got off topic) if I wanted some one to use some thing repeatedly but with a sense of obligation would this be appropriate ‘’ply the needles and beholden it’’

You had better post the whole section/paragraph in English, otherwise the context it's not clear and you'll use words which aren't appropriate.