Strong's Lexicon orcheomai: to dance Original Word: ὀρχέομαι Word Origin: Middle voice of a presumed derivative of the same as ὄρχις (orchis, meaning "testicle"), likely referring to the vigorous movement associated with dancing. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with dancing is "מָחוֹל" (machol, Strong's H4234), which also means "dance" and is used in contexts of joy and celebration, such as in Psalm 30:11. Usage: The Greek verb "orcheomai" means "to dance." It is used in the New Testament to describe the act of dancing, often in a celebratory or expressive context. The term implies a rhythmic and lively movement, typically performed in a social or communal setting. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, dancing was a common form of expression and celebration. It was often associated with joyous occasions, such as weddings, festivals, and religious ceremonies. In the Jewish tradition, dance was a part of worship and celebration, as seen in the Old Testament with figures like King David, who danced before the Lord (2 Samuel 6:14). In the Greco-Roman world, dance could also be part of theatrical performances and public entertainment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition to dance NASB Translation dance (2), danced (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3738: ὀρχέομαιὀρχέομαι, ὀρχοῦμαι: 1 aorist ὠρχησαμην; (from χορός, by transposition ὄρχος; cf. ά῾ρπω, ἁρπάζω, and Latinrapio, μορφή and Latinforma; (but these supposed transpositions are extremely doubtful, cf. Curtius, § 189; Fick 4:207, 167. Some connect ὀρχέομαι with the root, argh, 'to put in rapid motion'; cf. Vanicek, p. 59)); to dance: Matthew 11:17; Matthew 14:6; Mark 6:22; Luke 7:32. (From Homer down; the Sept. for רָקַד, 1 Chronicles 15:29; Ecclus. 3:4; 2 Samuel 6:21.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dance. Middle voice from orchos (a row or ring); to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion) -- dance. Forms and Transliterations εκεί ορχησαμενης ορχησαμένης ὀρχησαμένης ορχήσασθαι ορχήσομαι ορχούμενον ορχουμένων ωρχησασθε ωρχήσασθε ὠρχήσασθε ωρχησατο ωρχήσατο ὠρχήσατο orchesamenes orchesaménes orchēsamenēs orchēsaménēs orchesasthe orchḗsasthe ōrchēsasthe ōrchḗsasthe orchesato orchḗsato ōrchēsato ōrchḗsatoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 11:17 V-AIM-2PGRK: καὶ οὐκ ὠρχήσασθε ἐθρηνήσαμεν καὶ NAS: We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, KJV: not danced; we have mourned INT: and not you did dance we sang a dirge and Matthew 14:6 V-AIM-3S Mark 6:22 V-APM-GFS Luke 7:32 V-AIM-2P Strong's Greek 3738 |
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