Strong's G4640 · Greek
σκιρτάω
skirtao · /skeer-tah'-o/
Definition
akin to skairo (to skip); to jump, i.e. sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus):--leap (for joy).
KJV: leap (for joy)
Root / derivation: akin to skairo (to skip)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σκιρτάω across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
Luke 1:44For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Luke 6:23Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4640 (skirtao) mean?
akin to skairo (to skip); to jump, i.e. sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus):--leap (for joy).
How many times does G4640 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4640 (σκιρτάω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “leaped.”
How is skirtao translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4640 is rendered as “leaped” (2×), “joy” (1×).
Where does the Greek word σκιρτάω come from?
akin to skairo (to skip)