◄ 3769. karar ►
Strong's Lexicon karar: To dance, whirl, or spin Original Word: כָּרַר Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: karar Pronunciation: kah-RAHR Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-rar') Definition: to dance Meaning: To dance, whirl, or spin around Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is G3738 (ὀρχέομαι, orcheomai), which also means to dance. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar actions of dancing or leaping for joy, often in contexts of celebration or festivity. Like its Hebrew counterpart, it conveys a sense of movement and joy, reflecting the cultural practices of dance in both Jewish and early Christian traditions. Usage: The verb כָּרַר (karar) is used in the context of dancing or whirling, often in a celebratory or religious setting. It conveys the idea of moving in a circular or spinning motion, typically as an expression of joy or worship. Context: The Hebrew verb כָּרַר (karar) appears in the context of dancing, particularly in religious or celebratory events. It is a vivid expression of joy and exuberance, often associated with worship and praise. The act of dancing, as described by this verb, involves a physical manifestation of inner joy and celebration, frequently seen in communal or public settings. In the Hebrew Bible, dancing is a common form of expressing worship and is often accompanied by music and singing. The use of כָּרַר highlights the dynamic and lively nature of such expressions, emphasizing the physicality and movement involved in the act of dancing. This term underscores the cultural and religious significance of dance as a form of worship and celebration in ancient Israelite society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a 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 ūməḵarkêr Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 HEB: דָּוִד֙ מְפַזֵּ֤ז וּמְכַרְכֵּר֙ לִפְנֵ֣י יְהוָ֔ה NAS: leaping and dancing before KJV: leaping and dancing before INT: David leaping and dancing before the LORD 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 3769 2 Occurrences mə·ḵar·kêr — 1 Occ. ū·mə·ḵar·kêr — 1 Occ.