- σκιρτάω
- σκιρτάω fut. 2 pl. σκιρτήσετε Mal 3:20; 1 aor. ἐσκίρτησα (Hom. et al.; PGM 3, 200; LXX; Philo, Spec. Leg. 1, 304) exuberant springing motion, leap, spring about as a sign of joy (Jer 27:11; Mal 3:20; Jos., Bell. 5, 120) Lk 6:23; AcPl Ha 3, 18. Of sheep gaily skipping about (cp. Dio Chrys. 69 [19], 3; Longus 1, 9,1; Theophyl. Sim., Ep. 29; Eutecnius 1 p. 18, 3) Hs 6, 1, 6; 6, 2, 3 f; 6. ἐκκλησίας χάρις σκιρτᾷ Dg 11:6. Of the movements of a child in the womb (Gen 25:22. S. ENorden, Die Geburt des Kindes 1924 p. 104, 1), which are taken as an expression of joy Lk 1:41, 44; GJs 12:2.—Metaph. καὶ τὰ ὕδατα ταῦτα γαληνιῶντα καὶ σκιρτῶντα these waters at once calm and then billowing with suggestion of life in contrast to Anna’s sterility GJs 3:3.—DELG. M-M. TW.
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