G4640: σκιρτάω
skirtáō · “to leap”
Definition
to jump, i.e. sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus)
KJV translates it as: leap (for joy)
Word origin: akin to (to skip);
Extended definition
σκιρτάω, -ῶ
[in LXX: Gen.25:22 (רָצַץ hithpo.), Psa.114:4, 6 (רָקַד), etc. ;]
to leap: Luk.1:41, 44 6:23.†
(AS)
[in LXX: Gen.25:22 (רָצַץ hithpo.), Psa.114:4, 6 (רָקַד), etc. ;]
to leap: Luk.1:41, 44 6:23.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4640 is translated
- leaped ×2
- do leap for joy; ×1
Bible verses with G4640 (skirtáō)
Skirtáō appears in 3 verses.
- Luke 1:41
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
- Luke 1:44
For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
- Luke 6:23
Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.