Greek · G2656 · unreviewed

κατανεύω

To signal

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κατανεύω G2656
Pronunciation kataneúō

What does κατανεύω (kataneúō) mean in the Bible?

κατανεύω (kataneúō) is a Greek word meaning "to signal". κατα-νεύω __1.

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Meaning

to signal
Extended definition
1to nod assent,
2to make a sign by nodding the head: with dative of person(s), Luk.5:7.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
completed 1
Tense
aorist 1
Voice
active 1
Mood
indicative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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