χορός
choros
a dance
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word χορός (choros) is translated as "a dance". This term appears only once in the Bible. Given its definition, we can infer that a χορός refers to a specific type of movement or rhythmic expression, which in our culture is often associated with entertainment or worship. The scarcity of this term in the biblical text suggests that it may not be a central concept or idea, but rather a descriptive detail used to convey a particular atmosphere or event. We don't have information on the type of dance it specifically refers to or its cultural context. The significance of this word lies in its ability to evoke a sense of celebration, joy, or movement in the biblical narrative. However, without further context, its meaning and implications remain somewhat ambiguous.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text