◄ 1269. dianeuó ►
Strong's Lexicon dianeuó: To nod, to signal, to make a sign Original Word: διανεύω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: dianeuó Pronunciation: dee-ah-nyoo'-o Phonetic Spelling: (dee-an-yoo'-o) Definition: I nod continually, beckon. Meaning: To make a sign, to signal, to nod or beckon with the head or hand. Word Origin: From the Greek preposition διά (dia), meaning "through" or "across," and νεύω (neuō), meaning "to nod" or "to signal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διανεύω, similar concepts of non-verbal communication can be found in the Hebrew Bible. Gestures and signs are often used to convey messages, such as in the use of the Hebrew word נוּד (nud), meaning "to nod" or "to move to and fro," which can imply signaling or gesturing. Another related Hebrew term is רָמַז (ramaz), meaning "to hint" or "to signal," which also involves non-verbal communication. These Hebrew terms reflect the broader biblical theme of using gestures to communicate when words are insufficient or impossible. Usage: The verb διανεύω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of making a non-verbal signal or gesture, often to communicate a message or instruction without speaking. Context: The Greek verb διανεύω appears in the New Testament in contexts where communication is achieved through gestures rather than words. This term is used to describe the act of signaling or making a sign, typically with the head or hand, to convey a message or instruction. The use of non-verbal communication was common in the ancient world, especially in situations where speaking was not possible or appropriate. In the Berean Standard Bible, διανεύω is found in the Gospel of Luke, specifically in Luke 1:22: "When he came out, he could not speak to them. Then they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained speechless." Here, the term is used to describe Zechariah's attempt to communicate with the people outside the temple after his encounter with the angel Gabriel left him unable to speak. The use of διανεύω highlights the importance of non-verbal communication in biblical narratives, illustrating how individuals conveyed messages and instructions through gestures. This form of communication was particularly significant in situations where verbal communication was hindered, whether by divine intervention, social customs, or other circumstances. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from dia and neuó Definition to wink at, nod to, beckon to NASB Translation making signs (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1269: διανεύω διανεύω; to express one's meaning by a sign, nod to, beckon to, wink at, (διά, because the sign is conceived of as passing through the intervening space to him to whom it is made Winer's De verb. comp. etc. Part v., p. 4): Luke 1:22. (Psalm 34:19 (); Sir. 27:22; Diodorus 3, 18; 17, 37; Lucian, ver. hist. 2, 44; Icarom. 15; (others).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to make a sign, beckon From dia and neuo; to nod (or express by signs) across an intervening space -- beckon. see GREEK dia see GREEK neuo Forms and Transliterations διανενησμένον διανενησμένου διανενησμένω διανενόημαι διανεύοντες διανευων διανεύων διανιστάμενος διανισταμένους διανοείσθαι διανοείται διανοηθείς διανοουμένους διενοείτο διενοήθη διενοήθην διενοήθησαν διηνθισμέναι dianeuon dianeuōn dianeúon dianeúōn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:22 V-PPA-NMS GRK: αὐτὸς ἦν διανεύων αὐτοῖς καὶ NAS: in the temple; and he kept making signs to them, and remained INT: he was making signs to them and Strong's Greek 1269 1 Occurrence διανεύων — 1 Occ.