νεύει
neúō
beckons
To make a nonverbal gesture, especially by nodding the head, primarily to convey information or a signal without spoken words; can denote giving a sign, making a gesture to communicate understanding, direction, or agreement. In some contexts, refers more broadly to any form of discrete signaling.
John 13:24 · Word #1
Lexicon G3506
| Lemma | νεύω |
| Transliteration | neúō |
| Strong's | G3506 |
| Definition | To make a nonverbal gesture, especially by nodding the head, primarily to convey information or a signal without spoken words; can denote giving a sign, making a gesture to communicate understanding, direction, or agreement. In some contexts, refers more broadly to any form of discrete signaling. |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| 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 | beckons |
| Literal | beckons-nods |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | νεύω |
| Strong's | G3506 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3506-01
he/she signals
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active indicative, 3rd person singular (Gr,V,IPA3,,S,) — ongoing or customary action performed by one individual. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative third singular denotes an ongoing or habitual act performed by one person. "He/she signals" preserves the root idea of making a nonverbal gesture while reflecting present active action. |
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