Definition
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, Acts 19:33; τ. χειρί, Acts 13:16; id. with dative of person(s), Acts 21:40; before inf., Acts 12:17.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Acts 12:17κατασείσας · [Peter] motionedPeter 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 13:16κατασείσας · motionedPaul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me!
- Acts 19:33κατασείσας · motioned for silenceThe 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 21:40κατέσεισεν · [and] motionedHaving 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: