Strong's Lexicon karar: To dance, whirl, or spin Original Word: כָּרַר Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "karar," the concept of dancing in joy or worship can be related to Greek words like "χορεύω" (choreuo), which means to dance, found in the New Testament in contexts of celebration. Usage: The Hebrew verb "karar" primarily means to dance or whirl around. It conveys a sense of joyful, exuberant movement, often in the context of celebration or worship. The action described by "karar" is typically spontaneous and expressive, reflecting a deep emotional response, often of joy or reverence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, dance was a common expression of joy and celebration, often associated with religious festivals, victories, and worship. Dancing was a communal activity, reflecting the collective joy and unity of the people. It was not merely a form of entertainment but a significant part of religious and social life, often accompanied by music and singing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to dance NASB Translation dancing (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dancing A primitive root; to dance (i.e. Whirl) -- dance(-ing). Forms and Transliterations וּמְכַרְכֵּר֙ ומכרכר מְכַרְכֵּ֥ר מכרכר mə·ḵar·kêr mecharKer məḵarkêr ū·mə·ḵar·kêr umecharKer ūməḵarkêrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 6:14 HEB: וְדָוִ֛ד מְכַרְכֵּ֥ר בְּכָל־ עֹ֖ז NAS: And David was dancing before the LORD KJV: And David danced before the LORD INT: and David was dancing all might 2 Samuel 6:16 2 Occurrences |
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