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The term can be found in various contexts, both literal and metaphorical, throughout the Scriptures.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>1. <b>Joy and Celebration</b>: Leaping is frequently depicted as an expression of joy and celebration. In <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">2 Samuel 6:16</a>, when King David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, he "leaped and danced before the LORD." This act of leaping was a physical manifestation of David's exuberant worship and reverence for God.<br><br>2. <b>Divine Deliverance</b>: In <a href="/psalms/18-29.htm">Psalm 18:29</a>, David declares, "For by You I can run through a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall." Here, leaping symbolizes the strength and deliverance provided by God, enabling David to overcome obstacles and enemies.<br><br>3. <b>Prophetic Imagery</b>: The prophets also use the imagery of leaping to convey messages of hope and restoration. In <a href="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Isaiah 35:6</a>, the prophet speaks of a future time of healing and renewal: "Then the lame will leap like a deer, and the mute tongue will shout for joy." This passage anticipates the Messianic age, where physical and spiritual restoration will occur.<br><br><b>New Testament References</b><br><br>1. <b>Miraculous Healing</b>: In the New Testament, leaping is often associated with miraculous healings performed by Jesus and His apostles. In <a href="/acts/3-8.htm">Acts 3:8</a>, after Peter heals a man lame from birth, the man "leaped to his feet and began to walk." This act of leaping signifies the immediate and complete nature of the healing power of God.<br><br>2. <b>Joyful Recognition</b>: In <a href="/luke/1-41.htm">Luke 1:41-44</a>, when Mary visits Elizabeth, the baby John the Baptist "leaped in her womb" at the sound of Mary's greeting. Elizabeth interprets this leap as a joyful recognition of the presence of the Messiah, Jesus, whom Mary was carrying.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Themes</b><br><br>· <b>Joy and Worship</b>: Leaping is often a spontaneous response to the presence and work of God, symbolizing unrestrained joy and worship.<br>· <b>Divine Power and Intervention</b>: The ability to leap over obstacles or in response to healing underscores the power of God to intervene in human affairs, bringing about physical and spiritual transformation.<br>· <b>Fulfillment of Prophecy</b>: Leaping is used in prophetic contexts to illustrate the fulfillment of God's promises, particularly in the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of His kingdom.<br><br>In summary, the concept of leaping in the Bible serves as a powerful symbol of joy, divine intervention, and the fulfillment of God's promises. It reflects the transformative impact of God's presence and power in the lives of His people.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2187.htm"><span class="l">2187. zanaq -- to leap</span></a><br><b>...</b> to leap. Transliteration: zanaq Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-nak') Short Definition:<br> <b>leaps</b>. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to leap NASB Word Usage <b>leaps</b> (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2187.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1750.htm"><span class="l">1750. duts -- to spring, leap, dance</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1749, 1750. duts. 1751 . to spring, leap, dance. Transliteration: duts Phonetic<br> Spelling: (doots) Short Definition: <b>leaps</b>. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1750.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5425a.htm"><span class="l">5425a. nathar -- to spring or start up</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. root Definition to spring or start up NASB Word Usage jump<br> (1), <b>leaps</b> (1), startled (1). 5425, 5425a. nathar. 5425b . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5425a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2131.htm"><span class="l">2131. ziqah -- a missile, spark</span></a><br><b>...</b> chain, fetter, firebrand, spark. (Isa. 'Abiyshuwae: (feminine); and ziq {zeek};<br> or zeq {zake}; from zanaq; properly, what <b>leaps</b> forth, ie Flash of fire, or a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2131.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/allen/autobiography_of_frank_g_allen_minister_of_the_gospel/chapter_xix_reflections_on_his.htm"><span class="l">Reflections on his Fiftieth Birthday. What a Wonderful Being is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> He <b>leaps</b> aloft as if on steady wing, till his look is downward where the lightnings<br> play and the thunderbolt <b>leaps</b> to its deadly mission. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xix reflections on his.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_7_1861/the_infallibility_of_gods_purpose.htm"><span class="l">The Infallibility of God's Purpose</span></a> <br><b>...</b> We suffer, the head aches, the heart <b>leaps</b> with palpitations, the blood creeps<br> sluggishly along where its healthy flow should have been more rapid. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/the infallibility of gods purpose.htm</font><p><a href="/library/muller/answers_to_prayer/chapter_iii_precious_answers_to.htm"><span class="l">Chapter Iii Precious Answers to Prayer</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I have exhibited in Bristol before, but never sold a picture. Oh! my dear friend,<br> my very heart <b>leaps</b> for joy. I have never been so near God before. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../muller/answers to prayer/chapter iii precious answers to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/temple/essays_and_reviews_the_education_of_the_world/tendencies_of_religious_thought_in.htm"><span class="l">Tendencies of Religious Thought in England, 1688-1750.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> In constructing his Caten?? Patrum he closes his list with Waterland or Brett, and<br> <b>leaps</b> at once to 1833, when the Tracts for the Times commenced"as Charles <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tendencies of religious thought in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bounds/purpose_in_prayer/chapter_iv_the_potency_of.htm"><span class="l">The Potency of Prayer Hath Subdued the Strength of Fire...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Whether in sorrow or in joy, in defeat or in victory, in health or in weakness,<br> in calamity or in success, the heart <b>leaps</b> to meet with God just as a child <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/bounds/purpose in prayer/chapter iv the potency of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pascal/pensees/section_vi_the_philosophers.htm"><span class="l">The Philosophers</span></a> <br><b>...</b> it does not lay hold. It only <b>leaps</b> to them, not as upon a throne, for ever,<br> but merely for an instant. 352. The strength of a man's <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/pascal/pensees/section vi the philosophers.htm</font><p><a href="/library/abbott/cyrus_the_great/chapter_iv_croesus.htm"><span class="l">Croesus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Stratagem of Thrasybulus"Success of the stratagem."A treaty of peace concluded."<br> Story of Arion and the dolphin."The alternative."Arion <b>leaps</b> into the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/cyrus the great/chapter iv croesus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/the_life_of_david/iii_early_dayscontinued.htm"><span class="l">Continued.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Then the tempest breaks. It crashes and <b>leaps</b> through the short sentences, each<br> like the clap of the near thunder. a. The voice of Jehovah (is) on the waters. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/iii early dayscontinued.htm</font><p><a href="/library/rees/the_heart-cry_of_jesus/chapter_i_a_word_in.htm"><span class="l">A Word in the Prayer.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> She may be resting under the solemn pines of a silent cemetery, but, to this hour,<br> if anyone uses one of her favorite words, instantly the heart <b>leaps</b> in answer <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/rees/the heart-cry of jesus/chapter i a word in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_10_1864/do_you_know_him.htm"><span class="l">Do You Know Him?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But what is this? O wonder of mercy!"a deliverer appears. A great unknown <b>leaps</b><br> from among the gazing multitude, and confronts the savage monster. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/do you know him.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/leaps.htm"><span class="l"><b>Leaps</b> (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Leaps</b> (5 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 33:22 Of Dan he said,<br> "Dan is a lion's cub that <b>leaps</b> out of Bashan." (WEB NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leaps.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leap.htm"><span class="l">Leap (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> fish. 3. (vi) To spring clear of the ground, with the feet; to jump; to vault;<br> as, a man <b>leaps</b> over a fence, or <b>leaps</b> upon a horse. 4 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leap.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ramp.htm"><span class="l">Ramp (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> romp. 2. (vi) To move by <b>leaps</b>, or as by <b>leaps</b>; hence, to move swiftly or<br> with violence. 3. (vi) To climb, as a plant; to creep up. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ramp.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leaping.htm"><span class="l">Leaping (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leaping.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/over.htm"><span class="l">Over (11971 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (prep.) Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving, either<br> above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog <b>leaps</b> over a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/over.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lion's.htm"><span class="l">Lion's (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Deuteronomy 33:22 Of Dan he said, "Dan is<br> a lion's cub that <b>leaps</b> out of Bashan." (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lion's.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leapt.htm"><span class="l">Leapt (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leapt.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gallop.htm"><span class="l">Gallop (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (n.) A mode of running by a quadruped, particularly by a horse, by lifting<br> alternately the fore feet and the hind feet, in successive <b>leaps</b> or bounds. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gallop.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/frog.htm"><span class="l">Frog (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) An amphibious animal of the genus Rana and related<br> genera, of many species. Frogs swim rapidly, and take long <b>leaps</b> on land. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/frog.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/runner.htm"><span class="l">Runner (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> shoemaker, and yellowtail. The name alludes to its rapid successive <b>leaps</b><br> from the water. 14. (n.) Any cursorial bird. 15. (n.) A <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/runner.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Romanticism.html">What is Romanticism? How has Romanticism affected Christianity? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/argument-existence-God.html">Is there a conclusive argument for the existence of God? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Ezekiel.html">Who was Ezekiel in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Leaps (5 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-22.htm">Deuteronomy 33:22</a></span><br />Of Dan he said, "Dan is a lion's cub that <span class="boldtext">leaps</span> out of Bashan."<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/37-1.htm">Job 37:1</a></span><br />"Yes, at this my heart trembles, and is moved out of its place.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/41-22.htm">Job 41:22</a></span><br />There is strength in his neck. Terror dances before him. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalms 28:7</a></span><br />Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zephaniah/1-9.htm">Zephaniah 1:9</a></span><br />And I have laid a charge on every one Who is leaping over the threshold in that day, Who are filling the house of their masters 'With' violence and deceit.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/leaps.htm">Leaps</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/within.htm">Within (400 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leaps.htm">Leaps (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reached.htm">Reached (152 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/moment.htm">Moment (71 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bodily.htm">Bodily (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/learn.htm">Learn (76 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/l/leaping_out_of_bashan.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leaping Out of Bashan"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leaping Out of Bashan" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/l/leapt.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leapt"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leapt" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>