Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σκιρτάω”
Understanding skirtáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
akin to (to skip) leap (for joy). - to jump, i.e. sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σκιρτάω
Phoneticskeer-tah'-o
Transliterationskirtáō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
akin to (to skip) leap (for joy). - to jump, i.e. sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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:” Word: σκιρτάω (skirtáō) | |
| 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.” Word: σκιρτάω (skirtáō) | |
| 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.” Word: σκιρτάω (skirtáō) |