5287 dance
Dictionary of Bible Themes

Movement, usually in response to music, which is often a spontaneous expression of joy and delight in the Lord.

Exodus 15:20

Dance as an expression of joy

Psalms 30:11

See also

Judges 11:34; 21:21-23
1 Samuel 18:6-7; 21:11; 29:5
Ecclesiastes 3:4
Songs 6:13
Jeremiah 31:4,13
Lamentations 5:15
Matthew 11:17
Mark 6:22

pp Lk 7:32

Luke 15:25

The daughter of Herodias dances for Herod

Psalms 150:4

Dance as an expression of praise

See also

Psalms 149:3
2 Samuel 6:14,16
1 Chronicles 15:29
1 Kings 18:26

Dance as an aspect of pagan worship

See also

Exodus 32:19

See also

5273 creativity
5420 music
8283 joy
8627 worship, elements
8666 praise, manner & methods
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