# σκιρτάω (skirtaō)

Strong’s G4640. 3 New Testament occurrences.

I leap (for joy), skip, bound.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/skirtao-g4640

## Occurrences

- [Luke 1:41](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/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](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/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](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/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.