Strong's Lexicon duts: To leap, to spring, to exult Original Word: דּוּץ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "duts," similar concepts of joy and exultation can be found in Greek words such as "ἀγαλλιάω" (agalliaō - Strong's Greek 21), which means to exult or rejoice greatly. Usage: The Hebrew verb "duts" conveys the idea of leaping or springing, often with a connotation of joy or exultation. It is used to describe physical movement that is exuberant and lively, reflecting an emotional state of joy or triumph. In the context of the Bible, it can be associated with expressions of worship, celebration, or victory. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical expressions of emotion were common in both religious and secular contexts. Dancing, leaping, and other forms of movement were integral to celebrations, worship, and even mourning. The act of leaping or springing, as captured by "duts," would have been a familiar expression of joy and triumph, often seen in communal gatherings and religious festivals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to spring, leap, dance NASB Translation leaps (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [דּוּץ] verb spring, leap, dance (Aramaic דּוּץ be joyous,  , leap, dance, be joyous; Arabic  med. י, decline, slip or move about, glide to and fro; DlPr 65, 66 compare Assyrian dâƒu, withdraw, retreat, but compare NöZMG 1886, 730) — Qal Imperfect3feminine singular תָּדוּץ דְּאָבָה Job 41:14 before him danceth dismay. דוק (? √ of following; meaning dubious compare Sm Ezekiel 4:2 LagGes. Abhandl. 36). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be turned A primitive root; to leap -- be turned. Forms and Transliterations תָּד֥וּץ תדוץ tā·ḏūṣ tāḏūṣ taDutzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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