The meaning of “κατασείω”
Understanding kataseíō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
beckon. - to sway downward, i.e. make a signal
κατασείω
beckon. - to sway downward, i.e. make a signal
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 12:17 | “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.” Word: κατασείω (kataseíō) | |
| Acts 13:16 | “Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.” Word: κατασείω (kataseíō) | |
| Acts 19:33 | “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.” Word: κατασείω (kataseíō) | |
| Acts 21:40 | “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, ” Word: κατασείω (kataseíō) |