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κατανεύω G2656
G2656 is the Greek word κατανεύω, transliterated kataneúō. The King James Version most often renders it beckoned.
What it means
to nod down (towards), i.e. (by analogy) to make signs to.
Where it comes from
from G2596 (κατά) and G3506 (νεύω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: beckon.
Verses using κατανεύω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 5:7 · KJV
And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2656 mean?
G2656 is the Greek word κατανεύω (kataneúō), meaning to nod down (towards), i.e. (by analogy) to make signs to.
How is G2656 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it beckoned (1 time).
How many times does G2656 appear in the Bible?
κατανεύω (kataneúō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2656 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G3506 (νεύω).
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