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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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σκιρτάω

Strong’s: G4640

Associated OET lemmas: σκιρτάω

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Sense 1: to jump for joy, to leap for joy

Semantic entry: 15.243

Semantic domains: Linear Movement

Subdomains: Jump, Leap

Definition: to leap or jump, as a possible expression of joy and happiness

Notes: For a difference of semantic focus see 25.134: σκιρτάω).|In OET LUK 1:41 σκιρτάω may be regarded as an instance of figurative usage: ἐσκίρτησεν τὸ βρέφος ἐν τῇ κοιλίᾳ αὐτῆς ‘the baby leaped for joy in her womb.’|Though it may seem quite natural to speak of ‘leaping for joy,’ in some cultures this would not be a meaningful combination of words, for leaping might suggest anger, ritual exorcism (driving out demons), or preparation for war. It may, therefore, be necessary in some languages to translate ‘jump for joy’ merely as ‘be exceedingly glad.’ It may be particularly awkward to speak of a fetus jumping in the womb, for obviously it would simply be a rapid movement of the limbs and not actual change of location. Therefore, it may be better to translate in some instances ‘moved quickly to show joy’ or ‘… as a sign of happiness.’

Show passage in OET: LUK 1:41

OET-RV LUK 1:41

41 and as soon as Elisheva heard the greeting, her baby in her womb kicked, and she was filled with the holy spirit

OET-LV LUK 1:41

41 And it_became, as the Elisabet heard the greeting of_ the _Maria, the baby kicked in the womb of_her, and the Elisabet was_filled with_the_ holy _spirit,
Show passage in OET: LUK 1:44

OET-RV LUK 1:44

44 You see, as soon as I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb kicked with excitement,

OET-LV LUK 1:44

44 For/Because see, as the voice of_the greeting of_you became into the ears of_me, the baby in the womb of_me kicked in.
exultation.

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All 3 recorded passages for this sense

LUK: OET LUK 1:41 · OET LUK 1:44 · OET LUK 6:23

Sense 2: to be extremely joyful, to dance for joy

Semantic entry: 25.134

Semantic domains: Attitudes and Emotions

Subdomains: Happy, Glad, Joyful

Definition: (a figurative extension of meaning of σκιρτάω[a] ‘to jump for joy,’ 15.243: σκιρτάω) to be extremely happy, possibly implying in some contexts actually leaping or dancing for joy

Notes: χάρητε ἐν ἐκείνω τῇ ἡμέρᾳ καὶ σκιρτήσατε ‘be glad when that happens and dance for joy’ OET LUK 6:23, but see also 15.243: σκιρτάω for a different semantic focus. The phrase ‘for joy’ clearly expresses ‘reason,’ and therefore it may be useful to translate ‘dance for joy’ as ‘dance because I am so joyful’ or ‘… so happy.’

Show passage in OET: LUK 6:23

OET-RV LUK 6:23

23 Be happy at that time and dance with happiness, because you’ll have a large reward in heaven. Their ancestors did the same sorts of things to the prophets.

OET-LV LUK 6:23

23 Be_elated in that the day, and jump for_joy, because/for see, the reward of_you_all is great in the heaven.
The in for same way the fathers of_them were_doing to_the prophets.

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