# G4640 σκιρτάω

σκιρτάω (skirtáō), Strong’s G4640: to jump, i.e. sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus) KJV: leap (for joy). Occurs 9 times.

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*skirtáō* — to jump, i.e. sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus)

KJV: leap (for joy)

Occurs 9 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Luke 1:41](https://besorah.bible/besorah/luke/1?v=41) — When Elisheva heard Miriam’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elisheva was filled with the Holy Spirit.
- [Luke 1:44](https://besorah.bible/besorah/luke/1?v=44) — For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy!
- [Luke 6:23](https://besorah.bible/besorah/luke/6?v=23) — Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing…