Strong's Greek · G4640
σκιρτάω
skirtáō
Definitionto jump, i.e. sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus)
Derivationakin to (to skip);
KJV usageleap (for joy)
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 3 verses
σκιρτάω in Scripture
Luke 1:41
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 1:44
For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Luke 6:23
Rejoice 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.