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κατασείω G2678
G2678 is the Greek word κατασείω, transliterated kataseíō. The King James Version most often renders it beckoning.
What it means
to sway downward, i.e. make a signal.
Where it comes from
from G2596 (κατά) and G4579 (σείω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: beckon.
Verses using κατασείω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 12:17 · KJV
But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
Acts 13:16 · KJV
Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.
Acts 19:33 · KJV
And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
Acts 21:40 · KJV
And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,
Common questions
What does Strong's G2678 mean?
G2678 is the Greek word κατασείω (kataseíō), meaning to sway downward, i.e. make a signal.
How is G2678 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it beckoning (2 times), beckoned (2 times).
How many times does G2678 appear in the Bible?
κατασείω (kataseíō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2678 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G4579 (σείω).
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