The meaning of “ὀρχέομαι”
Understanding orchéomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice from (a row or ring) dance. - to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion)
ὀρχέομαι
middle voice from (a row or ring) dance. - to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:17 | “And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.” Word: ὀρχέομαι (orchéomai) | |
| Matthew 14:6 | “But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.” Word: ὀρχέομαι (orchéomai) | |
| Mark 6:22 | “And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.” Word: ὀρχέομαι (orchéomai) | |
| Luke 7:32 | “They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.” Word: ὀρχέομαι (orchéomai) |