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ὀρχέομαι G3738
G3738 is the Greek word ὀρχέομαι, transliterated orchéomai. The King James Version most often renders it danced.
What it means
to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion).
Where it comes from
middle voice from (a row or ring).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: dance.
Verses using ὀρχέομαι
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 11:17 · KJV
And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
Matthew 14:6 · KJV
But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Mark 6:22 · KJV
And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.
Luke 7:32 · KJV
They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3738 mean?
G3738 is the Greek word ὀρχέομαι (orchéomai), meaning to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion).
How is G3738 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it danced (4 times), have (2 times).
How many times does G3738 appear in the Bible?
ὀρχέομαι (orchéomai) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3738 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from (a row or ring).
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