G4640 σκιρτάω

Strong's Greek Concordance · 3 KJV occurrences

σκιρτάω

skirtáō

Definition

to jump, i.e. sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus)

KJV Renderings

leap (for joy)

Derivation / Etymology

akin to (to skip);

KJV Verses (3)

Luke 1:41And 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:
Luke 1:44For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Luke 6:23Rejoice 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.