κατέσεισε
kataseíō
motioned
To gesture or signal by shaking or nodding, often with emphasis on motion downwards; in specific contexts, to make a motion, typically with the hand, to summon attention or convey silent information. The term implies physical signaling as a means of communication, usually for the purpose of indicating, calling, or directing attention.
Acts 21:40 · Word #10
Lexicon G2678
| Lemma | κατασείω |
| Transliteration | kataseíō |
| Strong's | G2678 |
| Definition | To gesture or signal by shaking or nodding, often with emphasis on motion downwards; in specific contexts, to make a motion, typically with the hand, to summon attention or convey silent information. The term implies physical signaling as a means of communication, usually for the purpose of indicating, calling, or directing attention. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | motioned |
| Literal | beckoned-with-hand |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κατασείω |
| Strong's | G2678 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2678-02
he signaled with a downward shake
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple past), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the core idea of signaling by shaking, with κατά adding a downward or intensified motion. The aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular, is expressed as a simple past action performed by him. |
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