ὀρχέομαι (orchéomai) — Dance

Greek word study: ὀρχέομαι (orchéomai), Strong's G3738. to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion)

GreekStrong's G3738
Quick definition
Greek word
ὀρχέομαι (orchéomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion)

Word study
Derivation: middle voice from (a row or ring);

KJV translation words: dance

Where this word appears

Strong's G3738 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:17 and last appears in Luke 7:32.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

you did dance ×2danced ×1when having danced ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ὀρχησαμένης ×1ὠρχήσασθε ×1ὠρχήσασθε,¶¬ ×1ὠρχήσατο ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×2Mark ×1Luke ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Matthew 11:17 — ὠρχήσασθε,¶¬ — you did dance
  • Matthew 14:6 — ὠρχήσατο — danced
  • Mark 6:22 — ὀρχησαμένης — when having danced
  • Luke 7:32 — ὠρχήσασθε — you did dance

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does orchéomai (G3738) mean?

To dance (from the ranklike or regular motion).

How is G3738 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3738 as: dance.

How often does ὀρχέομαι (orchéomai) appear?

Strong's G3738 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:17 and last appears in Luke 7:32.