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

Dance as an expression of joy

Exodus 15:20; Psalm 30:11 See also Judges 11:34; Judges 21:21-23; 1 Samuel 18:6-7; Samuel 21:11; Samuel 29:5; Ecclesiastes 3:4; Songs 6:13; Jeremiah 31:4,13; Lamentations 5:15; Matthew 11:17 pp Luke 7:32; Mark 6:22 The daughter of Herodias dances for Herod; Luke 15:25

Dance as an expression of praise

Psalm 150:4 See also Psalm 149:3; 2 Samuel 6:14,16; 1 Chronicles 15:29

Dance as an aspect of pagan worship

1 Kings 18:26 See also Exodus 32:19

See also

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