“Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrels and harp.” – Psalm 149:3
Bible Verses About Dancing And Singing
Psalm 30:11 – Dancing is a way to express joy and transformation.
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,” – Psalm 30:11
Psalm 149:3 – Dance is a form of praise to God.
“Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.” – Psalm 149:3
1 Chronicles 15:29 – Joy can be expressed through music and dance.
“But as the ark of the Lord’s covenant was entering the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul watched from a window. And when she saw King David dancing and celebrating, she despised him in her heart.” – 1 Chronicles 15:29
Psalm 100:1 – Singing is a joyful expression of faith.
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” – Psalm 100:1
Isaiah 61:3 – God gives us the spirit of praise and joy.
“…and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” – Isaiah 61:3
Psalm 68:4 – Singing praises to God is part of worship.
“Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.” – Psalm 68:4
Colossians 3:16 – Teaching and admonishing through songs.
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” – Colossians 3:16
Ephesians 5:19 – Music is a way to connect with God.
“Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,” – Ephesians 5:19
Acts 16:25 – Worshiping God in prison through singing.
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.” – Acts 16:25
Zephaniah 3:17 – God rejoices and sings over us.
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” – Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 150:4 – Encouragement to praise Him with dance and instruments.
“Praise him with timbrel and dancing; praise him with the strings and pipe.” – Psalm 150:4
Ecclesiastes 3:4 – There is a time for everything, even dancing.
“A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” – Ecclesiastes 3:4
Psalm 149:1 – A call to sing a new song to the Lord.
“Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.” – Psalm 149:1
Psalm 95:1 – Joyful singing to the Rock of Salvation.
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.” – Psalm 95:1
Matthew 26:30 – Jesus sang a hymn with his disciples.
“When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.” – Matthew 26:30
Psalm 9:2 – Exalt God with singing and rejoicing.
“I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.” – Psalm 9:2
Psalm 147:7 – Singing is an expression of worship to our Lord.
“Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.” – Psalm 147:7
Isaiah 42:10 – New song added to the praise of God.
“Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth.” – Isaiah 42:10
1 Samuel 18:6 – Celebrating with songs of joy.
“When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing.” – 1 Samuel 18:6
Ezekiel 3:27 – The role of singing in sharing God’s message.
“But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth and you shall say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.’” – Ezekiel 3:27
Psalm 108:3 – Our hearts rejoicing in songs of praise.
“I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.” – Psalm 108:3
Exodus 15:20 – Miriam led the women with dancing.
“Then Miriam the prophet, Aaron’s sister, took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women followed her, with timbrels and dancing.” – Exodus 15:20
Romans 15:9 – Praise God among the Gentiles through songs.
“…and, moreover, that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy.” – Romans 15:9
Job 38:7 – Creation, from the heavenly beings, singing together.
“while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?” – Job 38:7
1 Corinthians 14:15 – Singing with both heart and understanding.
“So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding.” – 1 Corinthians 14:15
Revelation 14:3 – Singing a new song in heaven.
“And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders.” – Revelation 14:3
Final Thoughts
As we explore the beautiful expressions of dancing and singing found in the Bible, it’s clear that these are vital parts of how we express our faith and joy in the Lord. Whether it’s a time to weep or to laugh, we can always turn to God through music and dance. Each verse reminds us to celebrate His goodness and keep joy in our hearts. We can uplift ourselves and others through songs, sharing the love of God in every note.
This joyful practice connects us to our Creator and each other. If you’re curious about other aspects of our faith, why not check out Bible Verses About Music or Bible Verses About Communication With Others? There’s so much more to explore!