Dûts (דּוּץ) means to leap, to spring, to jump — expressing joy, vitality, or sudden movement. It appears in vivid imagery of celebration and restoration.
Malachi 4:2: 'But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.' The image is of calves released from the stall — exuberant, uncontainable joy. This is the promise for the faithful remnant: healing, freedom, and overwhelming gladness. The imagery connects to Luke 6:23: 'Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven.' Authentic worship sometimes looks like leaping — David danced before the ark with all his might (2 Samuel 6:14).