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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5287 dance
5287 dance
5287 dance
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
Ex 15:20; Ps 30:11 See also Jdg 11:34; Jdg 21:21-23; 1Sa 18:6-7; 1Sa 21:11; 1Sa 29:5; Ecc 3:4; SS 6:13; Jer 31:4,13; La 5:15; Mt 11:17 pp Lk 7:32; Mk 6:22 The daughter of Herodias dances for Herod; Lk 15:25
Dance as an expression of praise
Ps 150:4 See also Ps 149:3; 2Sa 6:14,16; 1Ch 15:29
Dance as an aspect of pagan worship
See also
| 5273 | creativity |
| 5420 | music |
| 8283 | joy |
| 8627 | worship, elements |
| 8666 | praise, manner & methods |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
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