κατα-σείω [in LXX: Da TH Bel 1:14 AR, 1Ma.6:38 * ;] 1. to shake down. 2. Of the hand, to shake or wave as a signal: τ. χεῖρα, Act.19:33; τ. χειρί, Act.13:16; id. with dative of person(s), Act.21:40; before inf., Act.12:17.† (AS)
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G2678 — κατασείω
kataseiō · to signal · Greek
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Acts 12:17 · κατασείσαςPeter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.Acts 13:16 · κατασείσαςPaul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me!Acts 19:33 · κατασείσαςThe Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.Acts 21:40 · κατέσεισενHaving received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew: