There are several Bible verses that can encourage the church regarding dancing, singing, and praising God. Here are a few that you might find inspiring:
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Psalm 149:3 (NIV): "Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp."
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Psalm 150:4-6 (NIV): "Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!"
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Isaiah 61:3 (NIV): "...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. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor."
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Ephesians 5:19-20 (NIV): "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
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Colossians 3:16 (NIV): "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly... Sing psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts."
These verses highlight the joy of worship through music and movement, encouraging believers to express their praise to God in vibrant and heartfelt ways.