Strong's Lexicon
enneuó: To nod, to signal, to make a sign
Original Word:ἐννεύω
Part of Speech:Verb
Transliteration:enneuó
Pronunciation:en-nyoo'-o
Phonetic Spelling:(en-nyoo'-o)
Definition:To nod, to signal, to make a sign
Meaning:I make a sign to by nodding.
Word Origin:From the Greek preposition "ἐν" (en, meaning "in" or "at") and the verb "νεύω" (neuó, meaning "to nod" or "to signal").
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "enneuó," the concept of non-verbal signaling can be seen in Hebrew words like "רָמַז" (ramaz, Strong's Hebrew 7321), which means to hint or signal.
Usage:The verb "enneuó" is used to describe the act of making a non-verbal signal, often through a nod or gesture. It implies communication without words, typically to convey a message or instruction discreetly.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Greek culture, non-verbal communication was a common and important aspect of interaction. Gestures and signals were often used in situations where verbal communication was impractical or undesirable, such as in crowded settings or when discretion was needed. This practice is reflected in various Greek writings and is evident in the New Testament context as well.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
en and
neuóDefinitionto nod at, i.e. beckon or communicate by gesture
NASB Translationmade signs (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1770: ἐννεύωἐννεύω: imperfect
ἐνένευον;
to nod to, signify or express by a nod or sign:
τίνιτί,
Luke 1:62. (
Aristophanes in Babyloniis fragment 58 (i. e. 22 edition Brunck, 16, p. 455 Didot);
Lucian, dial. meretr. 12, 1; with
ὀφθαλμῷ added,
Proverbs 6:13;
Proverbs 10:10.)
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
make signs.Fromen andneuo; to nod at, i.e. Beckon or communicate by gesture -- make signs.
see GREEKen
see GREEKneuo
Forms and Transliterations
ενενευον ενένευον ἐνένευον εννεύει εννεύων εννοήθητι εννοηθώσι eneneuon enéneuonLinks
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