Inquire with the Choir?

Chorus, Choir, or Carol even?
Today these words mean to sing in a group with music playing in the background. This can be in a church related event or any other type of event that has similar actions. But was it always like this?
There is Scriptural evidence that shows dancing to be the real meaning of Choir.
Please take a look at the research below Faithful Treasure Hunters:

Luk 15:25 NowG1161 hisG846 elderG4245 sonG5207 wasG2258 inG1722 the field:G68 andG2532 asG5613 he cameG2064 and drew nighG1448 to theG3588 house,G3614 he heardG191 musickG4858 andG2532 dancing.G5525

Above yellow highlighted word according to Strongs G4858 means :

G4858συμφωνία
sumphōnia
soom-fo-nee'-ah
From G4859; unison of sound (“symphony”), that is, a concert of instruments (harmonious note): - music.
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Above Aqua highlighted word according to Strongs G5525 means :

G5525χορός
choros
khor-os'
Of uncertain derivation; a ring, that is, round dance (“choir”): - dancing.

(Does this mean that Greek word “Choros” or Choir actually means to Round/Circle Dance even according to Greek Strongs?)


Now look at “He heard” in this same scripture Strongs G191 :

G191
ἀκούω
akouō
ak-oo'-o
A primary verb; to hear (in various senses): - give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), ([shall]) hear (-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.

This is not describing only the sound to the ear, but also the audience or understanding
Of actions taking place. In other words he perceived something he recognized as such, he discerned the actions by the sound as he came closer to the house. So what did he perceive as he got closer to the house by Hebraic understanding? We know for a fact he discerned a celebration of some sort, but he did not perceive the occasion for the celebration which is why he asked a servant in Luke 15:26 (“And having called one of the servants he asked what this meant.). In other words what the rejoicing in music and dancing was being done! The Hebrew culture always incorporated circle dances and dance in celebration. (look it up for yourself)

Now if this Scripture means he heard Music and Singing (as some might suggest about this scripture) then why doesn’t the Strongs G5525 indicate it, mention it, even suggest it? A hint, an email, a text?

Brothers and sisters if you choose not to see that Choros or Choir Strongs G5525 means dancing you have chosen to believe a lie!

What does it say to those congregations who have a choir that sing because they were taught that choir means singing in a group and not to circle dance in a group. Its not to say that singing in a group is bad,but they are missing out on a wonderful aspect of Praise that blesses the heart of Yahweh.

Look at the massive butchering in word meaning!!
According to the Greek word choros origin:
Main Entry: 1cho•rus
Pronunciation: \ˈkȯr-əs\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, ring dance, chorus, from Greek choros
Date: 1567
1 a : a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action; also : a similar company in later plays
*Although the word usually is used to describe some awful pagan Greek practice in the theatre, this word still means to sing and dance (both).Moreover Greek plays incorporated song, chant, and dance. But even when you apply the Original Greek actions of Chorus it still is a company of singers and dancers. Now look again at

Luke 15:25
KJV
Luk 15:25 NowG1161 hisG846 elderG4245 sonG5207 wasG2258 inG1722 the field:G68 andG2532 asG5613 he cameG2064 and drew nighG1448 to theG3588 house,G3614 he heardG191 musickG4858 andG2532 dancing.G5525

Scriptures Bible version
Luk 15:25 “And his older son was in the field, and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.

It is ultimately clear after looking into the origins of Choros Strongs 5525 that the prodigal sons brother discerned a celebration with music singing and dancing!
If you still do not believe, I have one more thing to show you…..

Example 1:
Psa 149:3 Let them praiseH1984 his nameH8034 in the dance:H4234 let them sing praisesH2167 unto him with the timbrelH8596 and harp.H3658


Example 2 (just in case 1 is not enough)

Psa 150:1 PraiseH1984 ye the LORD.H3050 PraiseH1984 GodH410 in his sanctuary:H6944 praiseH1984 him in the firmamentH7549 of his power.H5797
Psa 150:2 PraiseH1984 him for his mighty acts:H1369 praiseH1984 him according to his excellentH7230 greatness.H1433
Psa 150:3 PraiseH1984 him with the soundH8629 of the trumpet:H7782 praiseH1984 him with the psalteryH5035 and harp.H3658
Psa 150:4 PraiseH1984 him with the timbrelH8596 and dance:H4234 praiseH1984 him with stringed instrumentsH4482 and organs.H5748
Psa 150:5 PraiseH1984 him upon the loudH8088 cymbals:H6767 praiseH1984 him upon the high soundingH8643 cymbals.H6767
Psa 150:6 Let everyH3605 thing that hath breathH5397 praiseH1984 the LORD.H3050 PraiseH1984 ye the LORD.H3050


Is it possible that Yahweh did NOT do away with the dance and maybe people lead by the spirit of deception did away with it?


Ok finally bun dun dunnnnn LOL,

(below is some really interesting information I found on the influence of the reformation on praise in the dance.resources are listed)

Historical evidence showing the dance being removed from Praise to Rejoicing unto Yahweh…….
Prior to the Renaissance, religious dance had become severely ritualized within the church, and only in popular sacred dances did it retain the element of spontaneity. Yet within the ensuing changes brought by circumstances of the Renaissance, the church and civil authorities sought to sedate, proscribe and ritualize these dances also.
Ultimately, however, it was the Reformation, which tended, in its extreme forms to do away with Christian dance. All dances and processions, except funeral processions were abolished (Adams 1990:25).

The Reformation (1517-1529) page…..

The leaders of the Protestant Reformation were highly critical of traditional church customs. They sought to suppress the use of icons, the worship of saints, and pilgrimages and processions. They preached the renunciation of the world and intensified the struggle between soul and body by placing greater emphasis on the mind. The connection between the body, dance and eroticism was openly acknowledged, and Christians were taught not to glorify the body.
These ideas spread rapidly as the church utilized the printing press, spreading tracts which were highly critical of dance. The following excerpt is from a booklet printed at Utrecht:
The heathen are the inventors of dance. Those who cultivate it are generally idolaters, epicureans, good for nothings, despicable or dishonorable comedians or actors, as well as souteneurs, gigolos, and other dissolute, worthless, wanton persons. Its defenders and followers are Lucian, Caligula, Herod, and similar epicureans and atheists. With it belong gluttony, drunkenness, plays, feast days, and heathen saints' days (Fallon & Wolbers 1982:15).
Yet the early leaders of the Protestant Reformation were not anti-dance. Martin Luther (c. 1525) wrote a carol for children entitled From Heaven High in which two stanzas support the role of song and dance in worship.
Additionally, the English Church leader, William Tyndale, in a prologue to the New Testament wrote of the roles of joyous song and dance, and was happy to use the words, daunce and leepe when he considered the joyous good news of Christianity (Adams 1990:26). It was as the teachings of the leaders were interpreted by the people that bans on sacred dance increased dramatically.
Similarly, in the Catholic Church during the meetings of the Council of Trent, the intention was less on the abolition of sacred dance, than on seeking unity in liturgical and theological matters. The Council's decrees, however, stifled creativity and growth within the church drama scene. In 1566, statues of the synod of Lyons for example, threatened priests and other persons with excommunication if they led dances in churches or cemeteries.
In general, the church insisted on liturgical unity without the use of dance in worship. As increasing pressure to cease all religious dance mounted, there seemed no avenue for a possible creative revival in dance.
Consequently, religious dance disappeared, or survived in only a few isolated places. Some religious denominations cultivated specific liturgical movements which harked back to the early church dance. Other Christian dance movements were changed into folk expressions, to be seen at weddings or funerals, or else remained buried in the structured movement of the Catholic Mass.
The events of the period eventually led to the eradication of liturgical dance, processions, and most visual arts, leaving only the arts of painting, preaching and music unscathed.
In the post Reformation period both the Protestant and Catholic Church 'firmly attempted to close the door on creative expression of dance in the liturgy' (Gagne 1984:59). The Catholics' increasing proscriptions against dance, coupled with an increasing sense of mistrust of dance on the part of Protestants, forced dance back into the secular realm. 'Dance was given back totally to society, with few exceptions remaining of church-related Christian dance' (Gagne 1984: 59).
Because of all the changes and rearranges that have been done to the scriptures it is crucial to reach out to both believers and unbelievers. You will find story after story of well meaning believers who have just been following after things they do not understand or just believing what they were told. We are coming to the time that Yashua is returning for His Bride. It is time for the servants to go out and teach the true interpretation of the word. Remember to share what you learn. There is a great big world out there with future believers who are starving for biblical truth. Coming to learn the truth of Rejoicing and Praising Yahweh in the dance will destroy huge shackles. Spiritual shackles that too hundreds of years to create have hindered many from coming into the presence of the King of kings. Scripture teaches that if you stay in the Word, the Truth will set us free!

Joh 8:31 So יהושע said to those Yehuḏim who believed Him, “If you stay in My Word, you are truly My taught ones,
Joh 8:32 and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”


Until our next Treasure Hunt …… Shalom my friends

Michelle Hernandez
Michelle@HebraicDance.com

Pro 25:2 It is the esteem of Elohim to hide a matter, And the esteem of sovereigns to search out a matter.

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