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Bible Quotes About Dance

11 Scripture verses about dance from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Scripture presents dance as a form of joyful expression and worship, as seen when Miriam led the women in dance with timbrels after God's deliverance (Exodus 15:20) and Jephthah's daughter greeted him with dances (Judges 11:34). The Psalms encourage praising God through dance and music, highlighting its role in celebrating God's power and turning mourning into gladness (Psalms 30:11, 149:3, 150:1). While the Bible affirms dance as an act of praise, it does not endorse secular dance environments such as dance clubs, focusing instead on dance that honors the Lord and reflects heartfelt worship.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Dance

Exodus 15:20 — “And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.”
Judges 11:34 — “And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter. beside...”
Job 21:11 — “They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.”
Psalms 30:11 — “Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;”
Psalms 149:3 — “Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. in: or, with the pipe”
Psalms 150:1 — “Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah”
Psalms 150:4 — “Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. dance: or, pipe”
Ecclesiastes 3:4 — “A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;”
Jeremiah 31:4 — “Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry. tabrets: or, timbrels”
Jeremiah 31:13 — “Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.”

Subtopics of Dance

dance clubs

praise dance in church

Old Testament Quotes About Dance (10)

“And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.”

Exodus 15:20KJV

“And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter. beside: or, he had not of his own either son or daughter: Heb. of himself”

Judges 11:34KJV

“They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.”

Job 21:11KJV

“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;”

Psalms 30:11KJV

“Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. in: or, with the pipe”

Psalms 149:3KJV

“Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah”

Psalms 150:1KJV

“Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. dance: or, pipe”

Psalms 150:4KJV

“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;”

Ecclesiastes 3:4KJV

“Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry. tabrets: or, timbrels”

Jeremiah 31:4KJV

“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.”

Jeremiah 31:13KJV

New Testament Quotes About Dance (1)

“Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.”

Luke 15:25KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Dance in the Bible

What does the Bible say about dance?

The Bible contains 11 verses about dance, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding dance through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about dance?

There are 11 Bible verses about dance in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about dance?

While many verses address dance, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of dance you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about dance?

Dance is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.