κατασείω (kataseíō) — Beckon

Greek word study: κατασείω (kataseíō), Strong's G2678. to sway downward, i.e. make a signal

GreekStrong's G2678
Quick definition
Greek word
κατασείω (kataseíō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to sway downward, i.e. make a signal

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G4579 (σείω);

KJV translation words: beckon

Where this word appears

Strong's G2678 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 12:17 and last appears in Acts 21:40.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Having made a sign ×1having made a sign ×1having motioned with ×1made a sign ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

κατασείσας ×3κατέσεισεν ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Acts 12:17 — κατασείσας — Having made a sign
  • Acts 13:16 — κατασείσας — having made a sign
  • Acts 19:33 — κατασείσας — having motioned with
  • Acts 21:40 — κατέσεισεν — made a sign

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G4579 σείω (seíō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kataseíō (G2678) mean?

To sway downward, i.e. make a signal.

How is G2678 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2678 as: beckon.

How often does κατασείω (kataseíō) appear?

Strong's G2678 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 12:17 and last appears in Acts 21:40.