The term "leaped" in the Bible often signifies a sudden, vigorous movement, typically associated with joy, excitement, or divine intervention. This action is depicted in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, illustrating both physical and spiritual dimensions.

1. Physical Healing and Joy: One of the most notable instances of leaping is found in the New Testament, in the Acts of the Apostles. In Acts 3:8 , after Peter heals a man lame from birth at the temple gate called Beautiful, it is recorded, "He leaped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God." This act of leaping is a physical manifestation of the man's newfound health and joy, symbolizing the transformative power of faith and the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit through the apostles.

2. Prophetic Fulfillment and Joy: In the Gospel of Luke, the leaping of John the Baptist in his mother Elizabeth's womb is a significant event. Luke 1:41 states, "When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit." This leaping is seen as a prophetic acknowledgment of the presence of Jesus, the Messiah, in Mary's womb. It signifies the joy and recognition of the fulfillment of God's promises.

3. Expressions of Worship and Celebration: Leaping is also associated with worship and celebration in the Old Testament. In 2 Samuel 6:16 , as the Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem, "As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul watched from a window. And when she saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, she despised him in her heart." David's leaping is an expression of exuberant worship and reverence for God, demonstrating a heart fully engaged in celebrating the Lord's presence.

4. Metaphorical and Symbolic Uses: The act of leaping can also be metaphorical, representing a sudden change or transition. In the Song of Solomon 2:8 , the voice of the beloved is described: "Listen! My beloved approaches. Look! Here he comes, leaping across the mountains, bounding over the hills." This imagery conveys the swift and eager approach of the beloved, symbolizing love's dynamic and passionate nature.

5. Divine Intervention and Deliverance: In the Psalms, leaping is sometimes used to describe God's deliverance and the resulting joy. Psalm 18:29 declares, "For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall." The imagery of leaping over a wall signifies overcoming obstacles through divine strength and assistance.

In summary, the act of leaping in the Bible is rich with meaning, encompassing physical healing, prophetic joy, worship, and divine deliverance. It serves as a powerful symbol of the dynamic and transformative work of God in the lives of His people.(imp. & p. p.) of Leap.2177. ephallomai -- to leap upon
... Word Origin from epi and hallomai Definition to leap upon NASB Word Usage leaped
(1). leap on. From epi and hallomai; to spring upon -- leap on. see GREEK epi. ...
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242. hallomai -- to leap
... up. Word Origin from a prim. root hal- Definition to leap NASB Word Usage
leaped (1), leaping (1), springing (1). leap, spring up. ...
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4640. skirtao -- to leap
... joy), skip, bound. Word Origin from skairo (to skip) Definition to leap
NASB Word Usage leap (1), leaped (2). leap for joy. Akin to ...
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6452b. pasach -- to limp
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to limp NASB Word Usage became lame (1), hesitate
(1), leaped (1). 6452a, 6452b. pasach. 6453 . Strong's Numbers.
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Psalm LXII.
... Idithun, a Psalm to David himself." I recollect that already [2359] to you hath
been explained what Idithun is....Let us see how far he hath leaped over, and ...
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C. The "Magnificat. " Ch. 1:39-56
... 40 and entered into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elisabeth.41 And it came
to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her ...
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Conflagration
... when suddenly, as though a thunderbolt from heaven had smitten the roof, a crack
was heard, and from the Patriarch's throne a jet of fire leaped upwards with ...
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How one in the Province of the Northumbrians, Rose from the Dead ...
... to be tossed from one side to the other as it were by a violent storm; for when
they could no longer endure the fervent heat, the hapless souls leaped into the ...
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Of what John Learned from Jesus when Mary visited Elisabeth in the ...
... It is to be noticed that on the former occasion, when the voice of Mary's salutation
came to the ears of Elisabeth, the babe John leaped in the womb of his ...
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Mary's visit to Her Cousin.
... And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped
in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit; and she lifted up ...
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Mary, Future Mother of Jesus, visits Elisabeth, Future Mother of ...
... 40 and entered into the house of Zacharias and saluted Elisabeth.41 And it came
to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her ...
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The Blood.
... for them. The wife's heart leaped for joy. She ... one more. Do you think she
leaped into that boat and left her boy to die? No! She ...
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How Artabanus, the King of Parthia Out of Fear of the Secret ...
... Now as soon as Izates heard Artabanus's name, and saw him stand as a supplicant
before him, he leaped down from his horse immediately, and said to him, "Take ...
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Wesley's Experiments with Lions
... Meantime, a tiger in the same den started up, leaped over the lion's back, turned
and ran under his belly, leaped over him again, and so to and fro incessantly ...
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Leaped (10 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Leaped (10 Occurrences). ... Luke 1:44 For behold, when the
voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy! ...
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Leap (20 Occurrences)
... Luke 1:41 It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, that the baby leaped
in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. ...
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Womb (84 Occurrences)
... Luke 1:41 It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, that the baby leaped
in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. ...
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Baby (23 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Luke 1:41 It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, that the baby
leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. ...
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Babe (15 Occurrences)
... 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 ...
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Salutation (6 Occurrences)
... 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 ...
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Greeting (19 Occurrences)
... (WEY RSV NIV). Luke 1:41 It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, that
the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. ...
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Voice (651 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Luke 1:44 For behold, when the voice of your
greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy! ...
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Noon (30 Occurrences)
... But there was no voice, nor any who answered. They leaped about the altar
which was made. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Overcame (84 Occurrences)
... Acts 19:16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame
them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and ...
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