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kataseiō G2678

κατασείω (kataseiō) means “to signal” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

κατασείω Greek · G2678 4 tagged occurrences in 4 verses

Pronunciation guide: kat-as-i'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G2678

κατασείω · kataseiō · to signal

κατα-σείω [in LXX: Da TH Bel 1:14 AR, 1Ma.6:38 * ;] 1. to shake down. 2. Of the hand, to shake or wave as a signal: τ. χεῖρα, Act.19:33; τ. χειρί, Act.13:16; id. with dative of person(s), Act.21:40; before inf., Act.12:17.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

I shake (the hand) up and down, wave; intrans: I beckon for silence.

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How translators render G2678

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
and motioned 1
motioned 1
motioned for silence 1
peter motioned 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
and beckoned 1
beckoned 1
beckoning with 1
he beckoning 1

Verses containing G2678

Page 1 of 1. 4 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Acts 12:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.

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  2. Acts 13:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me!

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  3. Acts 19:33 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.

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  4. Acts 21:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Having received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew:

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