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Originally Posted by armourbearer  Besides the element of discontinuity already mentioned, I don't believe a case can be made for "liturgical dancing" from Pss. 149, 150, for the simple reason that those Psalms are more than likely not referring to a physical activity, but to musical instruments. See the Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis, vol. 2, p. 46. It should also be noted that various Hebrew expressions are used for "dancing" in the OT, some referring more to a skip, others to a whirling motion, but none of them applicable to what passes for dancing today. | I recall reading in Charles Bridges (who being Anglican wasn't an RPWer) commentary on Ecclesiastes (nearly seven years ago) that the dancing referred to was skipping and jumping in a forward motion. This is a far cry from the sort of dancing that goes on in most Charismatic and "New Life" Presbyterian Churches.
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