Orchéomai — G3738

Definition

verb

to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion)

Usually translated as

dance

Origin

middle voice from órchos (a row or ring)

Occurrences

Orchéomai occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Mark (1), Luke (1)

• Matthew 11:17 — And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced (ὠρχήσασθε); we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
• Matthew 14:6 — But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced (ὠρχήσατο) before them, and pleased Herod.
• Mark 6:22 — And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced (ὀρχησαμένης), 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 — 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 (ὠρχήσασθε); we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.