3506. neuó
Berean Strong's Lexicon
neuó: To nod, to signal

Original Word: νεύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: neuó
Pronunciation: nyoo'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (nyoo'-o)
Definition: To nod, to signal
Meaning: I nod, make a sign, beckon.

Word Origin: A primary verb

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "νεύω," similar concepts of non-verbal communication can be found in the Hebrew Bible, such as nodding or gesturing to convey messages. These actions are often contextually understood rather than directly translated.

Usage: The Greek verb "νεύω" (neuó) primarily means to nod or to make a gesture, often used to indicate a signal or to communicate non-verbally. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a physical gesture that conveys a message or instruction without the use of words.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, non-verbal communication such as nodding or gesturing was a common way to convey messages, especially in situations where speaking was not possible or appropriate. This form of communication was understood across different cultures and was often used in both everyday interactions and more formal settings. In the context of the New Testament, such gestures would have been familiar to the audience and were used to convey subtle or private messages.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. verb
Definition
to nod or beckon (as a sign)
NASB Translation
gestured (1), nodded (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3506: νεύω

νεύω; 1 aorist participle νευσας; to give a nod; to signify by a nod (A. V. to beckon): τίνι, followed by an infinitive of what one wishes to be done, John 13:24; Acts 24:10. (From Homer down; the Sept. Proverbs 4:25.) (Compare: διανεύω, ἐκνεύω, ἐννεύω,

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
beckon.

Apparently a primary verb; to "nod", i.e. (by analogy), signal -- beckon.

Forms and Transliterations
νευει νεύει νευέτω νευσαντος νεύσαντος νεύση neuei neúei neusantos neúsantos
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Englishman's Concordance
John 13:24 V-PIA-3S
GRK: νεύει οὖν τούτῳ
NAS: Peter gestured to him, and said
KJV: therefore beckoned to him,
INT: Makes a sign therefore to him

Acts 24:10 V-APA-GMS
GRK: ὁ Παῦλος νεύσαντος αὐτῷ τοῦ
NAS: When the governor had nodded for him to speak,
KJV: after that the governor had beckoned unto him
INT: Paul having made a sign to him the

Strong's Greek 3506
2 Occurrences


νεύει — 1 Occ.
νεύσαντος — 1 Occ.

















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